How far is Wheaton, MD from Brentwood, MD?
The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Brentwood, MD is about 9.9 miles (16 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Brentwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Brentwood.
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Start on Veirs Mill Road
98 m · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road
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Turn left onto Ennalls Avenue
1002 ft · 30 sec · Ennalls Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Georgia Avenue
70 m · 17 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto University Boulevard West
2.8 mi · 6 min · University Boulevard West
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Continue on University Boulevard East
3.2 mi · 7 min · University Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Riggs Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Riggs Road
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Turn left onto East-West Highway
812 ft · 28 sec · East-West Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ager Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Ager Road
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Turn left onto Hamilton Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto 38th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 38th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 38th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Brentwood.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
University Boulevard East
Continue on University Boulevard East
3.25 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Wheaton and Sunny near Brentwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Brentwood?
The road trip is about 9.9 miles (16 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Langley Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Wheaton and 5 miles from Brentwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.37 one way or $2.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wheaton and Sunny near Brentwood.
Stop Ideas Near Langley Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Langley Park.
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 8.53 mi (13.72 km).
#1 Wheaton
Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -77.0552600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brentwood
Brentwood is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9431700, -76.9566400 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brentwood (-76.95664, 38.94317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.92 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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