How far is Wheaton, MD from Golden Beach, MD?
The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Golden Beach, MD is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Golden Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Golden Beach.
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Start on Veirs Mill Road
2156 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road
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Turn straight onto Georgia Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore
959 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
21.9 mi · 29 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside
1256 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Forestville Road
130 m · 12 sec · Forestville Road
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Turn slight right onto MD 337 South
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto MD 5 South: Waldorf
2410 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue
8.1 mi · 10 min · Branch Avenue
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Merge slight right onto Crain Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Crain Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown
1536 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road
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Turn left onto Leonardtown Road
10.7 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road
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Continue on Three Notch Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Three Notch Road
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Turn left onto Golden Beach Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Golden Beach Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Golden Beach Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Golden Beach Road
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Turn left onto Grant Road
1236 ft · 56 sec · Grant Road
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Turn right onto Dockser Drive
605 ft · 27 sec · Dockser Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dockser Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Golden Beach.
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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
21.9 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers near Golden Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Golden Beach?
The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Camp Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Wheaton and 29.1 miles from Golden Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.73 one way or $17.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers near Golden Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
District of Columbia Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Camp Springs.
Washington Union Station
Union Station
New Carrollton station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Golden Beach. Straight-line distance: 42.99 mi (69.18 km).
#1 Wheaton
Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -77.0552600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Golden Beach
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,796 |
| Coordinates | 38.4898500, -76.6821800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Golden Beach (-76.68218, 38.48985)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $4.24 | $8.73 | $17.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $9.97 | $19.95 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $13.11 | $26.21 |
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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