Origin
Ferndale, MD
Night in Ferndale on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ferndale, 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
47m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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 55m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ferndale, MD
Jonathan Borba
Wheaton, MD
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Trip Overview
This 32.8-mile drive from Ferndale, MD to Wheaton, MD is a manageable, one-day trip, typically taking around 47 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via I-95 and the Intercounty Connector, with a portion on Metropolitan Boulevard. Given its short distance and reasonable duration, no overnight stay is necessary. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is about $5, making it an economical option. This route keeps you within the Northeast region, specifically within Maryland, offering a straightforward commute between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 15 mi | 17m |
| Intercounty Connector | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Metropolitan Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Randolph Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Aviation Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Georgia Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ferndale Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 15 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferndale, MD and Wheaton, MD.
1
Start on Ferndale Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Ferndale Road
2
Turn right onto MD 162
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Aviation Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 195 West: Baltimore, Washington
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 195
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Metropolitan Boulevard
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 4B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 95
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31B
Toward MD 200 Toll West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Intercounty Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 13
Toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
353 ft
·
11 sec
Toward MD 650 South: White Oak
11
Turn left onto MD 650
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
12
Turn right onto Randolph Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Randolph Road
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
169 ft
·
8 sec
14
Turn left onto MD 97
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Georgia Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto MD 193
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
University Boulevard West
16
Turn left onto MD 586
162 ft
·
16 sec
·
Veirs Mill Road
17
Arrive at destination
MD 586
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Ferndale, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 27.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 195 West: Baltimore, Washington
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 195 West: Baltimore, Washington
7
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 4B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
7
21.7 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
27.3 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
27.5 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
$5.44 one way
$10.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
10:53 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 46% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15 miles on I-95, providing a period of consistent speed. The drive transitions between the faster pace of major interstates and the more varied conditions of other main roads like the Intercounty Connector and Metropolitan Boulevard. This blend means you'll experience both steady highway cruising and sections that require more active navigation.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15 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 2.4 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 14 decision points packed into just 32.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
466 ft
14 ft
Total Climb
706 ft
Total Descent
320 ft
Highest Point
466 ft
~32.8 mi in
Elevation Range
452 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.
Between Ferndale, MD and Wheaton, MD, road signs point toward Washington and Ashton.
Washington
2.4 mi in
|
~5m
Ashton
27.3 mi in
|
~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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