How far is Wheaton, MD from Landover, MD?

The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Landover, MD is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.24 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.23 mi
18.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.23 mi
Kilometers
18.07 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.24 mi
Kilometers
27.74 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Landover
Sat, Nov 7, 2:51 AM EST
Return by in Wheaton
Sat, Nov 7, 3:18 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-11-07T02:24
Arrive Landover
Sat, Nov 7, 2:51 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wheaton
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Beltsville
MD

Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Wheaton
8.6 mi
00h 13m
To Landover
8.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward South Washington

    2426 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 202: Cheverly, Bladensburg

    1077 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Landover Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Landover Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Kilmer Street

    105 m · 11 sec · Kilmer Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Landover Road

    987 ft · 28 sec · Old Landover Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Warner Avenue

    792 ft · 29 sec · Warner Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dorman Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Dorman Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dorman Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
9.22 mi · 54%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
3.86 mi · 22%
Georgia Avenue
1.6 mi · 9%
Landover Road
0.89 mi · 5%
South Washington
0.46 mi · 3%
Veirs Mill Road
0.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

9.22 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beltsville
00h 13m from Wheaton
Leave By
7:36 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wheaton and Sunny near Landover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Beltsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Wheaton and 8.6 miles from Landover.

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

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wheaton and Sunny near Landover.

Stop Ideas Near Beltsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Beltsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.7 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 1.9 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beltsville.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

10 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

18 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

21 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

25 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Landover. Straight-line distance: 11.23 mi (18.07 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Wheaton

Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.

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

Landover is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9340000, -76.8966400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-77.05526, 39.03983)
End: Landover (-76.89664, 38.934)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.3 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.83
1.22 gal · 4.6 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.41 $4.83
Mid-grade $4.57 $2.79 $5.58
Premium $4.89 $2.98 $5.97
Diesel $6.30 $3.84 $7.69

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 Landover. The current time is 02:24:18.

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.