How far is Wheaton, MD from Middletown, MD?

The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Middletown, MD is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.1 mi
01h 00m
Flight
38.27 mi
61.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.27 mi
Kilometers
61.59 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.1 mi
Kilometers
66.14 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sun, Nov 8, 7:48 PM EST
Return by in Wheaton
Sun, Nov 8, 8:48 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-11-08T18:48
Arrive Middletown
Sun, Nov 8, 7:48 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheaton
9:30 PM EST
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
Green Valley
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Wheaton
20.5 mi
00h 30m
To Middletown
20.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 10:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 11:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

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

    98 m · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Veirs Mill Road

    5.9 mi · 12 min · Veirs Mill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    3129 ft · 2 min · East Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto I 270 North

    25.1 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 Alternate: Braddock Heights, Middletown

    1501 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Old National Pike

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old National Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
25.4 mi · 62%
Veirs Mill Road
5.99 mi · 15%
I 70 West
3.87 mi · 9%
Old National Pike
2.72 mi · 7%
East Main Street
1.14 mi · 3%
West Montgomery Avenue
0.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left onto I 270 North

25.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Valley
00h 30m from Wheaton
Leave By
4:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wheaton and Sunny 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 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Green Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Wheaton and 20.6 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 4:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.70 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Green Valley

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 Green Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Valley.

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

14 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

15 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

28 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

38 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 38.27 mi (61.59 km).

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#1 Wheaton

Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.

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

Middletown is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4437100, -77.5447100
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-77.05526, 39.03983)
End: Middletown (-77.54471, 39.44371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $5.70
Round trip
$11.39
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.93 $5.70 $11.39
Mid-grade $4.55 $6.60 $13.20
Premium $4.87 $7.06 $14.12
Diesel $6.28 $9.11 $18.22

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheaton and Middletown. The current time is 18:48:17.

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.