How far is Wheaton, MD from Taneytown, MD?
The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Taneytown, MD is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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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 01h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Carroll 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 Taneytown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Taneytown.
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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
6.5 mi · 13 min · Georgia Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Georgia Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Georgia Avenue
2561 ft · 55 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Georgia Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Georgia Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Route 97
8.7 mi · 14 min · Route 97
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Continue on Old Washington Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Washington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Road
40 m · 2 sec · Washington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Road
1322 ft · 23 sec · Washington Road
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Continue on New Washington Road
9.5 mi · 13 min · New Washington Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2511 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on WMC Drive
1576 ft · 39 sec · WMC Drive
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Turn left onto Taneytown Pike
9 mi · 12 min · Taneytown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Taneytown Pike
22 m · 2 sec · Taneytown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Taneytown Pike
72 m · 7 sec · Taneytown Pike
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Continue on East Baltimore Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Baltimore Street
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Turn left onto Reindollar Street
9 m · 1 sec · Reindollar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reindollar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Taneytown.
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.
New Washington Road
Continue on New Washington Road
9.46 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers near Taneytown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Taneytown?
The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Wheaton and 25.8 miles from Taneytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers near Taneytown.
Stop Ideas Near Sykesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sykesville.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Taneytown. Straight-line distance: 43.17 mi (69.48 km).
#1 Wheaton
Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -77.0552600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Taneytown
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 6,846 |
| Coordinates | 39.6578800, -77.1744300 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taneytown (-77.17443, 39.65788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.72 | $15.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $8.81 | $17.62 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $9.37 | $18.73 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $11.58 | $23.16 |
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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