How far is Wheaton, MD from Perry Hall, MD?

The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Perry Hall, MD is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
48.8 mi
01h 09m
Flight
40.82 mi
65.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.82 mi
Kilometers
65.69 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.8 mi
Kilometers
78.54 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perry Hall
Thu, Oct 15, 11:48 PM EDT
Return by in Wheaton
Fri, Oct 16, 12:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-10-15T22:38
Arrive Perry Hall
Thu, Oct 15, 11:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
West Elkridge
MD

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

From Wheaton
24.4 mi
00h 34m
To Perry Hall
24.4 mi
00h 34m

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 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Perry Hall.

  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

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Intercounty Connector

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

    2257 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive

    2986 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville

    2970 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  18. 18

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  19. 19

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  20. 20

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  21. 21

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West, I 695 East: Towson, Essex

    2571 ft · 44 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 695 West: Towson

    1.6 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Baltimore Beltway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Bel Air, Belair Road

    2035 ft · 46 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Belair Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Belair Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Chapel Road

    34 m · 3 sec · Chapel Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chapel Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 198 West
13 mi · 27%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
9.81 mi · 20%
Intercounty Connector
5.22 mi · 11%
Belair Road
3.8 mi · 8%
I 895 North
2.85 mi · 6%
Randolph Road
2.82 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

MD 198 West

Merge slight left

11.7 mi · 00h 14m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Elkridge
00h 34m from Wheaton
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers near Perry Hall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Perry Hall?

The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

West Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Wheaton and 24.4 miles from Perry Hall.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.29 one way or $14.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers near Perry Hall.

Stop Ideas Near West Elkridge

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 West Elkridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 9 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.2 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Elkridge.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

31 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

39 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Perry Hall. Straight-line distance: 40.82 mi (65.69 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Wheaton

Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0398300, -77.0552600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Perry Hall

#2 Perry Hall

Place in Maryland, US

Population28,474
Coordinates39.4126100, -76.4635700
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-77.05526, 39.03983)
End: Perry Hall (-76.46357, 39.41261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.52 L · about $7.29
Round trip
$14.59
3.44 gal · 13.04 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $7.29 $14.59
Mid-grade $4.84 $8.33 $16.66
Premium $5.15 $8.85 $17.70
Diesel $6.36 $10.94 $21.89

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 Perry Hall. The current time is 22:38:39.

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.