How far is Wheaton, MD from Spring Ridge, MD?
The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Spring Ridge, MD is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Spring Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Spring Ridge.
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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
5.9 mi · 12 min · Veirs Mill Road
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
3129 ft · 2 min · East Jefferson Street
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Continue on West Montgomery Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Montgomery Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick
1343 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 270 North
25.1 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
1986 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East, US 40 East: Baltimore
1791 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: East Patrick Street
744 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Old National Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Old National Pike
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Turn left onto Ridgefield Drive
1497 ft · 47 sec · Ridgefield Drive
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Turn left onto Shadybrook Drive
87 m · 14 sec · Shadybrook Drive
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Turn right onto Fieldcrest Drive
763 ft · 35 sec · Fieldcrest Drive
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Turn right onto Spring Valley Drive
84 m · 15 sec · Spring Valley Drive
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Turn right onto Cool Spring Terrace South
563 ft · 25 sec · Cool Spring Terrace South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cool Spring Terrace South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Spring Ridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 270 North
Merge slight left onto I 270 North
25.1 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Wheaton and Sunny near Spring Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Spring Ridge?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Wheaton and 18.8 miles from Spring Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Wheaton and Sunny near Spring Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Germantown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.
Rockville station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Spring Ridge. Straight-line distance: 29.62 mi (47.67 km).
#1 Wheaton
Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -77.0552600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spring Ridge
Spring Ridge is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4014900, -77.3524800 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Ridge (-77.35248, 39.40149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $6.47 | $12.95 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $8.34 | $16.68 |
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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