How far is Wheaton, MD from Cape Saint Claire, MD?
The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Cape Saint Claire, MD is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Cape Saint Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Cape Saint Claire.
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Start on Veirs Mill Road
2156 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road
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Turn straight onto Georgia Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore
959 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
12.4 mi · 16 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 179: Saint Margarets Road, Busch's Frontage Road
945 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Busch's Frontage Road
2286 ft · 50 sec · Busch's Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Saint Margarets Road
723 ft · 23 sec · Saint Margarets Road
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Continue on Cape Saint Claire Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Cape Saint Claire Road
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Turn left onto Hilltop Drive
1215 ft · 37 sec · Hilltop Drive
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Turn left onto Blue Ridge Drive
997 ft · 29 sec · Blue Ridge Drive
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Turn right onto Hampton Road
1325 ft · 1 min · Hampton Road
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Turn left onto Dogwood Tree Drive
95 m · 14 sec · Dogwood Tree Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dogwood Tree Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Cape Saint Claire.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John Hanson Highway
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cape Saint Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Cape Saint Claire?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mitchellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Wheaton and 20.4 miles from Cape Saint Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cape Saint Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Mitchellville
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 Mitchellville.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Cape Saint Claire. Straight-line distance: 32.75 mi (52.71 km).
#1 Wheaton
Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -77.0552600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Saint Claire
Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America
| Population | 8,747 |
| Coordinates | 39.0431700, -76.4449600 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cape Saint Claire (-76.44496, 39.04317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $4.24 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $9.16 | $18.32 |
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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