How far is Wheaton, MD from Hampton, MD?

The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Hampton, MD is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.09 mi
01h 06m
Flight
36.54 mi
58.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.54 mi
Kilometers
58.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.09 mi
Kilometers
72.56 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Fri, Nov 6, 3:09 PM EST
Return by in Wheaton
Fri, Nov 6, 4:15 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-11-06T14:02
Arrive Hampton
Fri, Nov 6, 3:09 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheaton
9:30 PM EST
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
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Wheaton
22.5 mi
00h 33m
To Hampton
22.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Today

Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Veirs Mill Road

    98 m · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ennalls Avenue

    1002 ft · 30 sec · Ennalls Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    72 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    70 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    87 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Randolph Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Randolph Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward MD 200 Toll East

    1190 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Intercounty Connector

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Columbia

    2435 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    16.5 mi · 22 min · Columbia Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 695 North: New York, Towson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Baltimore Beltway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 146 North: Dulaney Valley Road

    1265 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Dulaney Valley Road

    2225 ft · 55 sec · Dulaney Valley Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Saint Francis Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Saint Francis Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Saint Francis Road

    28 m · 3 sec · Saint Francis Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Francis Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
16.5 mi · 37%
Baltimore Beltway
13.4 mi · 30%
I 70 East
4.41 mi · 10%
Randolph Road
2.82 mi · 6%
Intercounty Connector
2.12 mi · 5%
Georgia Avenue
1.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Pike

Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

16.5 mi · 00h 22m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 33m from Wheaton
Leave By
4:16 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheaton and Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Wheaton and 22.6 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheaton and Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Hampton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 36.54 mi (58.8 km).

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#1 Wheaton

Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0398300, -77.0552600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hampton

Hampton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4228800, -76.5846900
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-77.05526, 39.03983)
End: Hampton (-76.58469, 39.42288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $6.29
Round trip
$12.58
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.29 $12.58
Mid-grade $4.57 $7.27 $14.54
Premium $4.89 $7.78 $15.56
Diesel $6.30 $10.02 $20.04

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheaton and Hampton. The current time is 14:02:41.

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.