How far is Wheaton, MD from Fruitland, MD?

The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Fruitland, MD is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.91 mi
02h 54m
Flight
91.93 mi
147.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.93 mi
Kilometers
147.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.91 mi
Kilometers
199.42 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fruitland
Fri, Oct 16, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in Wheaton
Fri, Oct 16, 4:27 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 Fruitland
Fri, Oct 16, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Centreville
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Wheaton
61.9 mi
01h 27m
To Fruitland
62 mi
01h 27m

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
67°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Carroll Street

    120 m · 10 sec · East Carroll Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Eastern Shore Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Eastern Shore Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on South Division Street

    108 m · 15 sec · South Division Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West College Avenue

    1248 ft · 34 sec · West College Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Salisbury Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Salisbury Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on North Fruitland Boulevard

    2633 ft · 45 sec · North Fruitland Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    91 m · 18 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight right

    53 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 17%
Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 15%
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 15%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 12%
Capital Beltway
12.4 mi · 10%
US 50 East
7.95 mi · 6%
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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
91.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centreville
01h 27m from Wheaton
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Rain Showers Likely near Fruitland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Centreville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Wheaton and 62 miles from Fruitland.

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

The direct path is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.53 one way or $37.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Centreville

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

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

BUS

Kent Island, MD

17 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

26 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Dover, Delaware

48 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Aberdeen

53 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Fruitland. Straight-line distance: 91.93 mi (147.94 km).

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#1 Wheaton

Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0398300, -77.0552600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Fruitland

#2 Fruitland

City in Maryland

Population5,326
Coordinates38.3220600, -75.6202000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-77.05526, 39.03983)
End: Fruitland (-75.6202, 38.32206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.55 L · about $18.53
Round trip
$37.06
8.74 gal · 33.1 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $18.53 $37.06
Mid-grade $4.84 $21.16 $42.32
Premium $5.15 $22.49 $44.98
Diesel $6.36 $27.80 $55.60

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 Fruitland. 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.