How far is Wheaton, MD from Silver Hill, MD?
The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Silver Hill, MD is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Silver Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Silver Hill.
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Start on Veirs Mill Road
2156 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road
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Turn straight onto Georgia Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore
959 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
9.2 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Washington
2426 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
2902 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, Minnesota Avenue, Kenilworth Terrace
79 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue
104 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
638 ft · 28 sec · Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Ridge Road Southeast
1.2 km · 2 min · Ridge Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Fort Davis Drive Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Davis Drive Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
2042 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast
1.4 km · 2 min · Southern Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Branch Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Branch Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Branch Avenue
79 m · 9 sec · Branch Avenue
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Turn left onto Bonita Street
22 m · 4 sec · Bonita Street
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Turn right onto Old Silver Hill Road
1284 ft · 35 sec · Old Silver Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Silver Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Silver Hill.
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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
9.22 mi · 00h 11m
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 Silver Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Silver Hill?
The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Berwyn Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Wheaton and 12.2 miles from Silver Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.38 one way or $6.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wheaton and Sunny near Silver Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Berwyn Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berwyn Heights.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Silver Hill. Straight-line distance: 14.89 mi (23.97 km).
#1 Wheaton
Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -77.0552600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Silver Hill
Silver Hill is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8417800, -76.9458100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Hill (-76.94581, 38.84178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.93 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
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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