How far is Wheaton, MD from Riverside, MD?
The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Riverside, MD is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Riverside.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia
1170 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Columbia
2435 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
7.5 mi · 10 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight left toward Rivers Edge
103 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Rivers Edge Road
1869 ft · 1 min · Rivers Edge Road
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Turn left onto Rivers View Court
119 m · 17 sec · Rivers View Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rivers View Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Riverside.
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.
Columbia Pike
Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
7.46 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Wheaton and Cloudy near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Riverside?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Fairland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Wheaton and 8.1 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Wheaton and Cloudy near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Fairland
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 Fairland.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 12.97 mi (20.88 km).
#1 Wheaton
Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -77.0552600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverside
Riverside is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1734400, -76.8852500 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-76.88525, 39.17344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.42 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $3.63 | $7.25 |
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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