How far is Wheaton, MD from Ilchester, MD?
The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Ilchester, MD is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Ilchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Ilchester.
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Start on Veirs Mill Road
98 m · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road
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Turn left onto Ennalls Avenue
1002 ft · 30 sec · Ennalls Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Georgia Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right
72 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
70 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left
87 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Randolph Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Randolph Road
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Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward MD 200 Toll East
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
5.2 mi · 7 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
2257 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive
2986 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville
2970 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
1649 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 103: Meadowridge Road
795 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 103 East
68 m · 5 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Meadowridge Road
5 m · 1 sec · Meadowridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Meadowridge Road
1786 ft · 40 sec · Meadowridge Road
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Continue on Montgomery Road
1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Road
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Turn right onto Ilchester Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Ilchester Road
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Turn slight left
104 m · 38 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Ilchester.
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.
MD 198 West
Merge slight left
8.87 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog leaving Wheaton and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ilchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Ilchester?
The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Wheaton and 14.1 miles from Ilchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Wheaton and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ilchester.
Stop Ideas Near West Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Rockville City Hall
City of Bowie
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Laurel.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Ilchester. Straight-line distance: 21.34 mi (34.34 km).
#1 Wheaton
Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -77.0552600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ilchester
Ilchester is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2509400, -76.7646900 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ilchester (-76.76469, 39.25094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.24 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $5.15 | $10.29 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
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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