How far is Wheaton, MD from Rosedale, MD?

The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Rosedale, MD is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
41.17 mi
00h 57m
Flight
34.8 mi
56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.8 mi
Kilometers
56 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.17 mi
Kilometers
66.25 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosedale
Fri, Oct 16, 11:07 AM EDT
Return by in Wheaton
Fri, Oct 16, 12:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-10-16T10:10
Arrive Rosedale
Fri, Oct 16, 11:07 AM 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
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Jessup
MD

Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States

From Wheaton
20.6 mi
00h 28m
To Rosedale
20.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.1 mi · 24 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Pulaski Highway

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    1226 ft · 31 sec · Pulaski Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 66th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 66th Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Philadelphia Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Philadelphia Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Philadelphia Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 198 West
27.1 mi · 66%
Intercounty Connector
5.22 mi · 13%
Randolph Road
2.82 mi · 7%
MD 198
1.51 mi · 4%
Georgia Avenue
1.29 mi · 3%
New Hampshire Avenue
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MD 198 West

Merge slight left

20.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jessup
00h 28m from Wheaton
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers near Rosedale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 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?

Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Wheaton and 20.6 miles from Rosedale.

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

The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers near Rosedale.

Stop Ideas Near Jessup

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 Jessup and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

8 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

23 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

33 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Rosedale. Straight-line distance: 34.8 mi (56 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Wheaton

Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0398300, -77.0552600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rosedale

City in Mississippi, United States

Population19,257
Coordinates39.3201100, -76.5155200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheaton (-77.05526, 39.03983)
End: Rosedale (-76.51552, 39.32011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.5 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.30
2.9 gal · 11 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $6.15 $12.30
Mid-grade $4.84 $7.02 $14.04
Premium $5.15 $7.46 $14.92
Diesel $6.36 $9.22 $18.45

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 Rosedale. The current time is 10:10:30.

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.