How far is Wheaton, MD from Chestertown, MD?
The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Chestertown, MD is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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 01h 52m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Chestertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Chestertown.
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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
21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 213 North
1814 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Centreville Road
2 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road
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Continue on South Commerce Street
1 km · 1 min · South Commerce Street
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Continue on Church Hill Road
14.9 mi · 22 min · Church Hill Road
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Continue on Chestertown Church Hill Road
773 ft · 13 sec · Chestertown Church Hill Road
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1196 ft · 28 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto North Cross Street
770 ft · 23 sec · North Cross Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Cross Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Chestertown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers near Chestertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Chestertown?
The road trip is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Cape Saint Claire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Wheaton and 40.1 miles from Chestertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.00 one way or $24.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers near Chestertown.
Stop Ideas Near Cape Saint Claire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cape Saint Claire.
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BWI Rail Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Chestertown. Straight-line distance: 54.26 mi (87.33 km).
#1 Wheaton
Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -77.0552600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chestertown
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,001 |
| Coordinates | 39.2090000, -76.0666100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chestertown (-76.06661, 39.209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $12.00 | $24.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $13.70 | $27.41 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $14.56 | $29.13 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $18.00 | $36.01 |
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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