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Trip from Baltimore, MD to Wheaton, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

48m

Distance

33.9 mi

54 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Wheaton, MD

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Baltimore to Wheaton covers a compact 34.9-mile distance that typically takes about 43 minutes to complete. Because this is a short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily through local streets like Saint Paul, Light, and East Conway, keeping your fuel costs to a modest $6. Since both cities are located within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar geographic corridor for the entire duration. This drive is ideal if you prefer local roads over high-speed interstates, offering a straightforward connection between these two Maryland locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 20.4 mi 24m
Intercounty Connector 4.7 mi 5m
Randolph Road 2.9 mi 5m
Georgia Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
New Hampshire Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
Cal Ripken Way 0.7 mi 1m
Light Street 0.4 mi 1m
East Conway Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 20.4 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Wheaton, MD.

1

Start on East Fayette Street

487 ft · 23 sec · East Fayette Street
2

Turn left onto MD 2

312 ft · 10 sec · Saint Paul Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3

Continue on MD 2

0.4 mi · 1 min · Light Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Turn right onto East Conway Street

0.3 mi · 52 sec · East Conway Street
Use the right lane.
5

Turn left onto I 395

0.7 mi · 1 min · Cal Ripken Way
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Washington
7

Merge onto I 95

20 mi · 24 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 31B Toward MD 200 Toll West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

4.7 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 13 Toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

353 ft · 11 sec
Toward MD 650 South: White Oak
12

Turn left onto MD 650

0.9 mi · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue
13

Turn right onto Randolph Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · Randolph Road
Use the right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

169 ft · 8 sec
15

Turn left onto MD 97

1.2 mi · 2 min · Georgia Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
16

Turn right onto MD 193

0.2 mi · 43 sec · University Boulevard West
17

Turn left onto MD 586

162 ft · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road
18

Arrive at destination

MD 586

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laurel, MD

17 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Kemp Mill, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurel, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MD 2 / Saint Paul Street

Turn left onto MD 2 / Saint Paul Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | East Conway Street

Turn right onto East Conway Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
22.7 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward MD 200 Toll West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 31B Toward MD 200 Toll West
8
28.3 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13 Toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton
6
28.5 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 650 South: White Oak

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward MD 650 South: White Oak

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.62 one way

$11.24 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.16 $12.31
premium $4.93 $6.57 $13.15
diesel $5.61 $7.48 $14.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.2 0 $3.56 $1.63
Efficient EV 8.5 0 $2.97 $1.36
EV Truck/SUV 13.6 0 $4.75 $2.17

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Baltimore, MD

Late night in Baltimore on Sunday

Local time

3:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wheaton, MD

Late night in Wheaton on Sunday

Local time

3:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

48m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate grind. With 0% of the route on highways, the journey relies entirely on city navigation and local thoroughfares. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the road character demands your constant attention to local street transitions. Moving from the heart of Baltimore toward Wheaton, the path maintains a consistent, technical pace throughout the entire 34.9-mile commute. It is a practical driving experience that favors precision over speed.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.4 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MD 2 / Saint Paul Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 33.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MD 2 / Saint Paul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (East Conway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Baltimore, MD to Wheaton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Ashton along the way.

Ashton

28.3 mi in | ~36m

About the Cities

Starting in Baltimore, MD

Full guide →

“Bodymore, Murderland” · Founded 1729

Slices of American history are around every corner in Baltimore. Maryland's largest city is a gritty old seaport town that's perhaps most famous as the site of Fort McHenry, where, at the height of the War of 1812, the sight of a tattered but defiant American flag flying over the harbor, despite a furious British bombardment, inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that was later adapted into the U.S. national anthem "Star-Spangled Banner". Nowadays, Baltimore's nonstop nightlife, temperate climate, tradition of hospitality (they don't call this place "Charm City" for nothing), and cultural attractions — not to mention its prime location on the juncture of Chesapeake Bay — made it one of the major tourist destinations of the Mid-Atlantic region.

Top landmarks

  • • Johns Hopkins Hospital — hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, United States
  • • Walters Art Museum — art museum in Baltimore, Maryland, US
  • • Baltimore Museum of Art — art museum in Baltimore, Maryland, USA

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20.4 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Wheaton, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MD 2 / Saint Paul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (East Conway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wheaton, MD before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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