How far is Wheaton, MD from Cresaptown, MD?

The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Cresaptown, MD is about 130 miles (209.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.98 mi
02h 37m
Flight
102.44 mi
164.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.44 mi
Kilometers
164.86 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.98 mi
Kilometers
209.18 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cresaptown
Mon, Nov 9, 1:32 PM EST
Return by in Wheaton
Mon, Nov 9, 4:10 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-11-09T10:55
Arrive Cresaptown
Mon, Nov 9, 1:32 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheaton
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Williamsport
MD

Town of the United States

From Wheaton
64.9 mi
01h 18m
To Cresaptown
65.1 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 16 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Cresaptown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Cresaptown.

  1. 1

    Start on Veirs Mill Road

    98 m · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Veirs Mill Road

    5.9 mi · 12 min · Veirs Mill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    3129 ft · 2 min · East Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto I 270 North

    25.1 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    52.1 mi · 56 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland

    40.9 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Vocke Road

    1417 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    150 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Vocke Road Southwest

    2718 ft · 52 sec · Vocke Road Southwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Winchester Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester Road Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Cresaptown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
52.4 mi · 40%
US 40
40.9 mi · 31%
I 270 North
25.4 mi · 20%
Veirs Mill Road
5.99 mi · 5%
Winchester Road
2.73 mi · 2%
West Montgomery Avenue
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight right

52.1 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
102.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsport
01h 18m from Wheaton
Leave By
1:16 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wheaton and Sunny near Cresaptown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Cresaptown?

The road trip is about 130 miles (209.2 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Williamsport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Wheaton and 65.1 miles from Cresaptown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 1:16 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wheaton and Sunny near Cresaptown.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Williamsport, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamsport.

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

10 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

20 mi away
229 East Martin St.
BUS

Hancock, MD

30 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

32 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Cresaptown. Straight-line distance: 102.44 mi (164.86 km).

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#1 Wheaton

Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0398300, -77.0552600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cresaptown

Cresaptown is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.5928700, -78.8333500
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-77.05526, 39.03983)
End: Cresaptown (-78.83335, 39.59287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.36 L · about $18.03
Round trip
$36.07
9.18 gal · 34.72 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.93 $18.03 $36.07
Mid-grade $4.55 $20.90 $41.80
Premium $4.87 $22.35 $44.70
Diesel $6.28 $28.84 $57.69

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheaton and Cresaptown. The current time is 10:55:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.