Origin
Brooklyn, MD
Night in Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn, 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
51m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, MD
Ramon Perucho
Wheaton, MD
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Trip Overview
This 35.8-mile journey from Brooklyn, MD, to Wheaton, MD, is expected to take about 51 minutes, making it a straightforward day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads like 8th Street and East Patapsco Avenue, with a brief stint on I-895, though the highway share is 0%, indicating a focus on surface streets. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $6, which is quite budget-friendly. Given its short duration and turn-heavy profile, this route is best suited for a quick transit rather than an extended exploration. It's a practical option for getting between these two points within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Intercounty Connector | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Randolph Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Georgia Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Harbor Tunnel Throughway | 1 mi | 1m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Patapsco Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 13.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, MD and Wheaton, MD.
1
Start on this road
52 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Street
3
Turn left onto MD 173
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Patapsco Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 895 Toll North
5
Merge onto I 895
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 9
Toward Childs Street, Frankfurst Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Childs Street
251 ft
·
14 sec
·
Childs Street
Use the left / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 895 Toll South
9
Merge onto I 895
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 895
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 895
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31B
Toward MD 200 Toll West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Intercounty Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 13
Toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
353 ft
·
11 sec
Toward MD 650 South: White Oak
18
Turn left onto MD 650
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
19
Turn right onto Randolph Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Randolph Road
Use the right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
169 ft
·
8 sec
21
Turn left onto MD 97
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Georgia Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Turn right onto MD 193
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
University Boulevard West
23
Turn left onto MD 586
162 ft
·
16 sec
·
Veirs Mill Road
24
Arrive at destination
MD 586
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Brooklyn, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 30.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward Childs Street, Frankfurst Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward Childs Street, Frankfurst Avenue
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Childs Street
Turn left onto Childs Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 895 Toll South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 895 Toll South
7
24.7 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
30.3 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.60
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(8.5 mi)
$0.60
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Wheaton, MD
Night in Wheaton on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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 for most of this 35.8-mile trip. While I-895 is listed as a main road, the 0% highway share means you won't be on high-speed freeway for any significant portion. Instead, you'll be navigating city streets, which can involve frequent turns and traffic lights. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, suggesting a continuous series of intersections and road segments rather than long, uninterrupted drives. This character means you'll need to stay attentive to navigation and traffic conditions throughout the entire 51-minute journey.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 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 2.3 miles in.
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 19 decision points packed into just 35.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (Childs Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
482 ft
14 ft
Total Climb
650 ft
Total Descent
246 ft
Highest Point
482 ft
~30.7 mi in
Elevation Range
469 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Brooklyn, MD to Wheaton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Ashton along the way.
Ashton
30.3 mi in
|
~39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.6 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.60 in tolls one way, starting with Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (Childs Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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