How far is Wheaton, MD from Damascus, MD?
The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Damascus, MD is about 22 miles (35.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Damascus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Damascus.
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Start on Veirs Mill Road
98 m · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road
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Continue on Veirs Mill Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Veirs Mill Road
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Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Connecticut Avenue
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
4.9 mi · 9 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn left onto Olney Laytonsville Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Olney Laytonsville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Laytonsville Road
28 m · 2 sec · Laytonsville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Laytonsville Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Laytonsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Damascus Road
4 mi · 6 min · Damascus Road
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Continue on Main Street
2188 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Damascus.
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.
Olney Laytonsville Road
Turn left onto Olney Laytonsville Road
5.48 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheaton and Slight Chance Light Rain near Damascus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Damascus?
The road trip is about 22 miles (35.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Brookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Wheaton and 11 miles from Damascus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheaton and Slight Chance Light Rain near Damascus.
Stop Ideas Near Brookeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Laurel City Office
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookeville.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Damascus. Straight-line distance: 18.93 mi (30.47 km).
#1 Wheaton
Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -77.0552600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Damascus
Damascus is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2884400, -77.2038700 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Damascus (-77.20387, 39.28844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.97 | $3.09 | $6.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.82 | $7.65 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
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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