How far is Wheaton, MD from Rossmoor, MD?
The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Rossmoor, MD is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Rossmoor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Rossmoor.
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Start on Veirs Mill Road
98 m · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road
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Continue on Veirs Mill Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Veirs Mill Road
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Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Connecticut Avenue
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn slight right
82 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Rossmoor Boulevard
40 m · 5 sec · Rossmoor Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pennfield Circle
928 ft · 43 sec · Pennfield Circle
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pennfield Circle
88 m · 13 sec · Pennfield Circle
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Leisure World Boulevard
675 ft · 27 sec · South Leisure World Boulevard
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Continue on North Leisure World Boulevard
1228 ft · 37 sec · North Leisure World Boulevard
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Turn right onto Vantage Hill Road
115 m · 17 sec · Vantage Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vantage Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Rossmoor.
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.
Connecticut Avenue
Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue
2.35 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Wheaton and Sunny near Rossmoor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Rossmoor?
The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Aspen Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Wheaton and 2.9 miles from Rossmoor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wheaton and Sunny near Rossmoor.
Stop Ideas Near Aspen Hill
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 Aspen Hill.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Rossmoor. Straight-line distance: 4.49 mi (7.23 km).
#1 Wheaton
Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -77.0552600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rossmoor
Rossmoor is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1037200, -77.0710900 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rossmoor (-77.07109, 39.10372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $3.92 | $0.78 | $1.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $0.91 | $1.82 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $0.97 | $1.95 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
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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