How far is Wheaton, MD from Waldorf, MD?
The driving distance from Wheaton, MD to Waldorf, MD is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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 04m.
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.
Place in Maryland, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Waldorf.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Waldorf.
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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
21.9 mi · 29 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside
1256 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Forestville Road
130 m · 12 sec · Forestville Road
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Turn slight right onto MD 337 South
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto MD 5 South: Waldorf
2410 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue
8.1 mi · 10 min · Branch Avenue
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Merge slight right onto Crain Highway
5.8 mi · 10 min · Crain Highway
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Turn right onto Saint Patricks Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Saint Patricks Drive
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Turn right onto Smallwood Drive West
1496 ft · 33 sec · Smallwood Drive West
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Turn right onto Lancaster Circle
1538 ft · 1 min · Lancaster Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lancaster Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Waldorf.
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
21.9 mi · 00h 29m
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 Waldorf.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Waldorf?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Forestville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Wheaton and 21.3 miles from Waldorf.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.36 one way or $12.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wheaton and Chance Rain Showers near Waldorf.
Stop Ideas Near Forestville
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 Forestville.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Waldorf. Straight-line distance: 29.37 mi (47.26 km).
#1 Wheaton
Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -77.0552600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waldorf
Census designated place
| Population | 67,752 |
| Coordinates | 38.6245600, -76.9391400 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waldorf (-76.93914, 38.62456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $9.54 | $19.09 |
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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