How far is Wheaton, MD from Linganore, MD?
The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Linganore, MD is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Linganore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Linganore.
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Start on Veirs Mill Road
98 m · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road
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Continue on Veirs Mill Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Veirs Mill Road
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Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Connecticut Avenue
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
4.9 mi · 9 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn left onto Olney Laytonsville Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Olney Laytonsville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Laytonsville Road
28 m · 2 sec · Laytonsville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Laytonsville Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Laytonsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Damascus Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Damascus Road
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Turn right onto Long Corner Road
5 mi · 9 min · Long Corner Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Penn Shop Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Penn Shop Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Prospect Road
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Continue on Old Annapolis Road
1 km · 1 min · Old Annapolis Road
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Turn right onto Woodville Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Woodville Road
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Turn left onto Glissans Mill Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Glissans Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glissans Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Linganore.
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.
Olney Laytonsville Road
Turn left onto Olney Laytonsville Road
5.48 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Wheaton and Sunny near Linganore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Linganore?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 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?
Laytonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Wheaton and 17.4 miles from Linganore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wheaton and Sunny near Linganore.
Stop Ideas Near Laytonsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laytonsville.
Rockville station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Linganore. Straight-line distance: 28.86 mi (46.44 km).
#1 Wheaton
Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -77.0552600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Linganore
Linganore is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4403800, -77.2080400 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linganore (-77.20804, 39.44038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $3.93 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $5.55 | $11.11 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $7.67 | $15.33 |
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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