How far is Wheaton, MD from Perryville, MD?

The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Perryville, MD is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.1 mi
01h 36m
Flight
63.72 mi
102.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.72 mi
Kilometers
102.54 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.1 mi
Kilometers
117.65 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perryville
Fri, Oct 16, 12:15 AM EDT
Return by in Wheaton
Fri, Oct 16, 1:52 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 Perryville
Fri, Oct 16, 12:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Dundalk
MD

Census-designated place in Maryland, United States

From Wheaton
36.5 mi
00h 48m
To Perryville
36.6 mi
00h 48m

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
66°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Perryville.

  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 left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    15.3 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 22 East: Aberdeen

    100 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 22 East: Aberdeen

    769 ft · 19 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Aberdeen Thruway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Aberdeen Thruway

  30. 30

    Take the exit right toward US 40 East

    1225 ft · 34 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto North Philadelphia Boulevard

    2562 ft · 52 sec · North Philadelphia Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Pulaski Highway

  33. 33

    Take the exit right

    42 m · 5 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Aiken Avenue

    3265 ft · 1 min · Aiken Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
15.3 mi · 21%
MD 198 West
13 mi · 18%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
8.76 mi · 12%
Express Toll Lanes
8.6 mi · 12%
Pulaski Highway
5.71 mi · 8%
Intercounty Connector
5.22 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

15.3 mi · 00h 18m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
63.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dundalk
00h 48m from Wheaton
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Perryville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Perryville?

The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Dundalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Wheaton and 36.6 miles from Perryville.

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

The direct path is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wheaton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Perryville.

Stop Ideas Near Dundalk

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dundalk, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dundalk.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Kent Island, MD

40 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

42 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Perryville. Straight-line distance: 63.72 mi (102.54 km).

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#1 Wheaton

Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0398300, -77.0552600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Perryville

#2 Perryville

Town of the United States

Population4,449
Coordinates39.5601100, -76.0713400
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-77.05526, 39.03983)
End: Perryville (-76.07134, 39.56011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.76 L · about $10.94
Round trip
$21.88
5.16 gal · 19.52 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $10.94 $21.88
Mid-grade $4.84 $12.49 $24.98
Premium $5.15 $13.28 $26.55
Diesel $6.36 $16.41 $32.83

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 Perryville. The current time is 22:39:12.

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.