How far is Wheaton, MD from Owings Mills, MD?

The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Owings Mills, MD is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
39.18 mi
00h 57m
Flight
30.08 mi
48.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.08 mi
Kilometers
48.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.18 mi
Kilometers
63.05 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owings Mills
Thu, Oct 15, 11:36 PM EDT
Return by in Wheaton
Fri, Oct 16, 12:34 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 Owings Mills
Thu, Oct 15, 11:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Wheaton
19.6 mi
00h 28m
To Owings Mills
19.6 mi
00h 28m

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
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Owings Mills.

  1. 1

    Start on Veirs Mill Road

    98 m · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ennalls Avenue

    1002 ft · 30 sec · Ennalls Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    72 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    70 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    87 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Randolph Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Randolph Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward MD 200 Toll East

    1190 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Intercounty Connector

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Columbia

    2435 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    16.5 mi · 22 min · Columbia Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 695 North: New York, Towson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Beltway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown

    1.3 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Owings Mills Boulevard

    2622 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Owings Mills Boulevard North, Reisterstown Road

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Owings Mills Boulevard

    1578 ft · 29 sec · Owings Mills Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto MD 140

    84 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto MD 140

    147 m · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Reisterstown Road

    936 ft · 26 sec · Reisterstown Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Reisterstown Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
16.5 mi · 42%
I 70 East
4.41 mi · 11%
Baltimore Beltway
3.8 mi · 10%
Northwest Expressway
2.83 mi · 7%
Randolph Road
2.82 mi · 7%
Intercounty Connector
2.12 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Pike

Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

16.5 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 28m from Wheaton
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers near Owings Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Owings Mills?

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Wheaton and 19.6 miles from Owings Mills.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers near Owings Mills.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Owings Mills. Straight-line distance: 30.08 mi (48.41 km).

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#1 Wheaton

Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0398300, -77.0552600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Owings Mills

#2 Owings Mills

Census designated place

Population30,622
Coordinates39.4195500, -76.7802500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-77.05526, 39.03983)
End: Owings Mills (-76.78025, 39.41955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.23 L · about $5.85
Round trip
$11.70
2.76 gal · 10.46 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $5.85 $11.70
Mid-grade $4.84 $6.68 $13.36
Premium $5.15 $7.10 $14.20
Diesel $6.36 $8.78 $17.56

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 Owings Mills. The current time is 22:39:19.

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.