How far is Wheaton, MD from Delmar, MD?

The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Delmar, MD is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.57 mi
02h 38m
Flight
89.27 mi
143.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.27 mi
Kilometers
143.66 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.57 mi
Kilometers
184.39 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delmar
Fri, Oct 16, 1:17 AM EDT
Return by in Wheaton
Fri, Oct 16, 3:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-10-15T22:38
Arrive Delmar
Fri, Oct 16, 1:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheaton
9:30 PM EDT
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
Grasonville
MD

Census designated place

From Wheaton
57.2 mi
01h 19m
To Delmar
57.4 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
61°F
Tonight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Veirs Mill Road

    2156 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Georgia Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Georgia Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore

    959 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    12.4 mi · 16 min · Capital Beltway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Shore Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Shore Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    18.9 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East State Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 19%
Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 16%
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 16%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 13%
Capital Beltway
12.4 mi · 11%
US 50 East
7.95 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
89.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grasonville
01h 19m from Wheaton
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers near Delmar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Grasonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Wheaton and 57.4 miles from Delmar.

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

The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.13 one way or $34.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers near Delmar.

Stop Ideas Near Grasonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grasonville, 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 Grasonville.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

3 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

21 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

46 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

49 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Delmar. Straight-line distance: 89.27 mi (143.66 km).

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#1 Wheaton

Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0398300, -77.0552600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Delmar

#2 Delmar

Town in Wicomico County, Maryland, United States

Population3,596
Coordinates38.4559496, -75.5774249
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-77.05526, 39.03983)
End: Delmar (-75.577425, 38.45595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.3 L · about $17.13
Round trip
$34.26
8.08 gal · 30.6 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $17.13 $34.26
Mid-grade $4.84 $19.56 $39.12
Premium $5.15 $20.79 $41.58
Diesel $6.36 $25.70 $51.40

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheaton and Delmar. The current time is 22:38:41.

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.