How far is Wheaton, MD from Charles Village, MD?
The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Charles Village, MD is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Charles Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Charles Village.
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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
1.2 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right
72 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
70 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left
87 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Randolph Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Randolph Road
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Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward MD 200 Toll East
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
5.2 mi · 7 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
2257 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive
2986 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville
2970 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street North
1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Russell Street
1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
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Continue on South Paca Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Paca Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Paca Street
77 m · 11 sec · North Paca Street
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Turn right onto West Madison Street
32 m · 11 sec · West Madison Street
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Turn left onto North Eutaw Street
830 ft · 25 sec · North Eutaw Street
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Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
54 m · 8 sec · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto West Read Street
79 m · 11 sec · West Read Street
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Continue on West Chase Street
623 ft · 26 sec · West Chase Street
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Turn slight left onto North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
127 m · 18 sec · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Biddle Street
1448 ft · 55 sec · West Biddle Street
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Turn left onto North Calvert Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · North Calvert Street
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Turn right onto East 28th Street
118 m · 18 sec · East 28th Street
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Turn left onto Guilford Avenue
121 m · 14 sec · Guilford Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Guilford Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Charles Village.
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.
MD 198 West
Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Wheaton and Sunny near Charles Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Charles Village?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Wheaton and 18.3 miles from Charles Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wheaton and Sunny near Charles Village.
Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Charles Village. Straight-line distance: 30.71 mi (49.43 km).
#1 Wheaton
Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -77.0552600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charles Village
Charles Village is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3231600, -76.6133000 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charles Village (-76.6133, 39.32316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $3.94 | $5.09 | $10.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $6.30 | $12.59 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
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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