How far is Wheaton, MD from Urbana, MD?
The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Urbana, MD is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Urbana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Urbana.
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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
19.3 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 80: Urbana, Buckeystown
1166 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Fingerboard Road
1723 ft · 33 sec · Fingerboard Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sugarloaf Parkway
102 m · 6 sec · Sugarloaf Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Sugarloaf Parkway
126 m · 14 sec · Sugarloaf Parkway
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Turn left onto Urbana Pike
106 m · 12 sec · Urbana Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Urbana Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Urbana.
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.
I 270 North
Merge slight left onto I 270 North
19.3 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheaton and Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Urbana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Urbana?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Wheaton and 13.9 miles from Urbana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheaton and Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Urbana.
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 Urbana. Straight-line distance: 25.35 mi (40.79 km).
#1 Wheaton
Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -77.0552600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Urbana
Urbana is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3259400, -77.3513700 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Urbana (-77.35137, 39.32594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.84 | $7.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $4.43 | $8.87 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $6.11 | $12.23 |
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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