How far is Wheaton, MD from Ocean Pines, MD?
The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Ocean Pines, MD is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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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 Ocean Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Ocean Pines.
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Start on Veirs Mill Road
2156 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road
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Turn straight onto Georgia Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore
959 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
12.4 mi · 16 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Legion Road
86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road
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Turn right onto Shore Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway
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Continue on Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Seashore Highway
10.9 mi · 17 min · Seashore Highway
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Turn right onto Dupont Boulevard
20 mi · 29 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Continue on Worcester Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Worcester Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1198 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Worcester Highway
706 ft · 25 sec · Worcester Highway
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Turn left onto Race Track Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Race Track Road
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Turn left onto Ocean Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ocean Parkway
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Turn right onto Capetown Road
718 ft · 37 sec · Capetown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Windjammer Road
1389 ft · 1 min · Windjammer Road
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Turn right onto Newport Drive
675 ft · 35 sec · Newport Drive
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Turn left onto Harbor Mist Circle
37 m · 5 sec · Harbor Mist Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harbor Mist Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Ocean Pines.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers near Ocean Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Ocean Pines?
The road trip is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.6 miles from Wheaton and 66.8 miles from Ocean Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.97 one way or $39.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers near Ocean Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Ocean Pines. Straight-line distance: 111.66 mi (179.7 km).
#1 Wheaton
Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -77.0552600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ocean Pines
Census designated place
| Population | 11,710 |
| Coordinates | 38.3953900, -75.1557400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean Pines (-75.15574, 38.39539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $4.24 | $19.97 | $39.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $22.81 | $45.61 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $29.97 | $59.93 |
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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