How far is Wheaton, MD from Denton, MD?

The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Denton, MD is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
76.39 mi
01h 45m
Flight
66.85 mi
107.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.85 mi
Kilometers
107.58 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.39 mi
Kilometers
122.93 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denton
Fri, Oct 16, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Wheaton
Fri, Oct 16, 2:09 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 Denton
Fri, Oct 16, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Cape Saint Claire
MD

Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

From Wheaton
38.1 mi
00h 52m
To Denton
38.3 mi
00h 52m

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
66°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Market Street

    2822 ft · 1 min · Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 6th Street

    21 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 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 · 28%
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 25%
Capital Beltway
12.4 mi · 16%
US 50 East
7.95 mi · 10%
Shore Highway
6.72 mi · 9%
Queen Anne Highway
6.24 mi · 8%
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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Saint Claire
00h 52m from Wheaton
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 38.1 miles from Wheaton and 38.3 miles from Denton.

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

The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.41 one way or $22.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cape Saint Claire

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cape Saint Claire, 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 Cape Saint Claire.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

20 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

38 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Denton. Straight-line distance: 66.85 mi (107.58 km).

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#1 Wheaton

Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0398300, -77.0552600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Denton

#2 Denton

Town in Maryland, United States

Population4,538
Coordinates38.8845600, -75.8271600
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-77.05526, 39.03983)
End: Denton (-75.82716, 38.88456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.2 L · about $11.41
Round trip
$22.81
5.38 gal · 20.4 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $11.41 $22.81
Mid-grade $4.84 $13.02 $26.05
Premium $5.15 $13.84 $27.69
Diesel $6.36 $17.11 $34.23

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 Denton. The current time is 22:38:39.

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.