How far is Wheaton, MD from Middletown, MD?

The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Middletown, MD is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
66.64 mi
01h 38m
Flight
51.42 mi
82.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.42 mi
Kilometers
82.76 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.64 mi
Kilometers
107.25 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Fri, Oct 16, 12:18 AM EDT
Return by in Wheaton
Fri, Oct 16, 1:56 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 Middletown
Fri, Oct 16, 12:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Brandywine
MD

Census designated place

From Wheaton
33.3 mi
00h 49m
To Middletown
33.3 mi
00h 49m

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
70°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.4 mi · 37 min · Crain Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Crain Highway

    547 ft · 18 sec · Crain Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rock Point Road

    7 mi · 11 min · Rock Point Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rock Point Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crain Highway
24.5 mi · 37%
Capital Beltway
21.9 mi · 33%
Branch Avenue
8.07 mi · 12%
Rock Point Road
6.99 mi · 10%
MD 337 South
2.21 mi · 3%
Georgia Avenue
1.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Crain Highway

Merge slight right onto Crain Highway

24.4 mi · 00h 37m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandywine
00h 49m from Wheaton
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Brandywine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Wheaton and 33.3 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wheaton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Brandywine

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 Brandywine and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 14.1 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
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 10.4 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
District of Columbia Court
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

District of Columbia Court

Washington , DC
430 E St NW #115, Washington, DC 20001
Rating 4.5/5 10 reviews City courthouse,Federal courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

26 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

29 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

32 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 51.42 mi (82.76 km).

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#1 Wheaton

Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0398300, -77.0552600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

Town in Maryland, USA

Population4,910
Coordinates38.3076300, -76.8844100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-77.05526, 39.03983)
End: Middletown (-76.88441, 38.30763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.9 L · about $9.96
Round trip
$19.93
4.7 gal · 17.8 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $9.96 $19.93
Mid-grade $4.84 $11.38 $22.76
Premium $5.15 $12.09 $24.19
Diesel $6.36 $14.95 $29.90

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 Middletown. The current time is 22:39:34.

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.