How far is Wheaton, MD from Odenton, MD?
The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Odenton, MD is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Odenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Odenton.
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Start on Veirs Mill Road
98 m · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road
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Turn left onto Ennalls Avenue
1002 ft · 30 sec · Ennalls Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Georgia Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right
72 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
70 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left
87 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Randolph Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Randolph Road
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Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward MD 200 Toll East
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
6.5 mi · 8 min · Intercounty Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Laurel
1020 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Baltimore Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Continue on Baltimore Street
142 m · 13 sec · Baltimore Street
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Continue on Baltimore Avenue
741 ft · 18 sec · Baltimore Avenue
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Continue on Baltimore Street
704 ft · 19 sec · Baltimore Street
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Turn slight right
128 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Gorman Avenue
105 m · 8 sec · Gorman Avenue
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Continue on Fort Meade Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Fort Meade Road
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Continue on Laurel Fort Meade Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road
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Take the ramp straight toward MD 32 East: Odenton
1660 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 175: Odenton, Fort Meade
2156 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 175 East: Odenton
569 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Annapolis Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Annapolis Road
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Turn right onto Piney Orchard Parkway
1754 ft · 1 min · Piney Orchard Parkway
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Continue on Piney Orchard Parkway
530 ft · 11 sec · Piney Orchard Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Piney Orchard Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Odenton.
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.
Intercounty Connector
Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
6.53 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers near Odenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Odenton?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Wheaton and 12.1 miles from Odenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers near Odenton.
Stop Ideas Near South Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Laurel.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Odenton. Straight-line distance: 19.29 mi (31.04 km).
#1 Wheaton
Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -77.0552600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Odenton
Census designated place
| Population | 37,132 |
| Coordinates | 39.0840000, -76.7002500 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Odenton (-76.70025, 39.084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $4.12 | $8.23 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
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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