How far is Wheaton, MD from Lexington Park, MD?

The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Lexington Park, MD is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.83 mi
01h 53m
Flight
62.5 mi
100.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.5 mi
Kilometers
100.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.83 mi
Kilometers
123.65 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington Park
Fri, Oct 16, 12:32 AM EDT
Return by in Wheaton
Fri, Oct 16, 2:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-10-15T22:39
Arrive Lexington Park
Fri, Oct 16, 12:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Waldorf
MD

Census designated place

From Wheaton
38.4 mi
00h 56m
To Lexington Park
38.5 mi
00h 56m

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
68°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Lexington Park.

  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

    21.9 mi · 29 min · Capital Beltway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside

    1256 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Forestville Road

    130 m · 12 sec · Forestville Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto MD 337 South

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto MD 5 South: Waldorf

    2410 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Branch Avenue

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Crain Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Crain Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown

    1536 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Leonardtown Road

    10.7 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Three Notch Road

    25.5 mi · 38 min · Three Notch Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Three Notch Road

    628 ft · 21 sec · Three Notch Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Three Notch Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Three Notch Road
25.7 mi · 33%
Capital Beltway
21.9 mi · 28%
Leonardtown Road
10.7 mi · 14%
Branch Avenue
8.07 mi · 11%
Mattawoman Beantown Road
3.16 mi · 4%
Crain Highway
2.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Three Notch Road

Continue on Three Notch Road

25.5 mi · 00h 38m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
62.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldorf
00h 56m from Wheaton
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Rain Showers Likely near Lexington Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Lexington Park?

The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Waldorf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Wheaton and 38.5 miles from Lexington Park.

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

The direct path is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.49 one way or $22.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waldorf

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

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

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Union Station

23 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
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Lorton station

26 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
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Woodbridge station

27 mi away
1040 Express Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

31 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Lexington Park. Straight-line distance: 62.5 mi (100.58 km).

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#1 Wheaton

Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0398300, -77.0552600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Lexington Park

#2 Lexington Park

Census designated place

Population11,626
Coordinates38.2667900, -76.4538400
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-77.05526, 39.03983)
End: Lexington Park (-76.45384, 38.26679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.26 L · about $11.49
Round trip
$22.98
5.42 gal · 20.52 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $11.49 $22.98
Mid-grade $4.84 $13.12 $26.24
Premium $5.15 $13.95 $27.89
Diesel $6.36 $17.24 $34.48

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 Lexington Park. The current time is 22:39:15.

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.