Origin
Green Valley, MD
Night in Green Valley on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green Valley, 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
43m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Valley, MD
Kevyn Costa
Wheaton, MD
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Trip Overview
This 27.3-mile drive from Green Valley to Wheaton, Maryland, will take approximately 43 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a projected fuel cost of around $5, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes the Eisenhower Memorial Highway and I-270 before transitioning to local roads. Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, so plan for frequent navigation adjustments. Given its short distance and duration, no overnight stay is necessary, offering flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 12.8 mi | 16m |
| I 270 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Veirs Mill Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Randolph Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Green Valley Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Josiah Henson Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Montrose Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old Hundred Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
— 12.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Valley, MD and Wheaton, MD.
1
Start on this road
197 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
49 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto Prices Distillery Road
122 ft
·
11 sec
·
Prices Distillery Road
4
Turn left onto MD 75
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Green Valley Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto MD 355
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Urbana Pike
6
Continue on MD 355
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Frederick Road
7
Turn right onto MD 109
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Hundred Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 270 South: Washington
9
Merge onto I 270
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 4A
Toward Montrose Road East
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Montrose Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Montrose Road
13
Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Josiah Henson Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on Randolph Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Randolph Road
15
Turn right onto MD 586
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Veirs Mill Road
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
MD 586
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Prices Distillery Road
Turn left onto Prices Distillery Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MD 355 / Urbana Pike
At end of road, turn left onto MD 355 / Urbana Pike
Navigation decision point
6
16 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 270
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Montrose Road East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 4A
Toward Montrose Road East
5
25.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
MD 586 / Veirs Mill Road
Turn right onto MD 586 / Veirs Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.53 one way
$9.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.29 | $10.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
43m 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?
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter a mix of road types rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While 24% of the journey involves highway driving, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 12.8 miles on the Eisenhower Memorial Highway. As you progress, the route will shift from faster highway sections to more intricate local roads, requiring your attention to navigation and traffic signals. This dynamic change in road personality ensures you'll stay engaged behind the wheel.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on Eisenhower Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Prices Distillery Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Prices Distillery Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (MD 355 / Urbana Pike): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
627 ft
343 ft
Total Climb
493 ft
Total Descent
412 ft
Highest Point
627 ft
~5.9 mi in
Elevation Range
284 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 Green Valley, MD to Wheaton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Montrose Road East along the way.
Montrose Road East
21.1 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on Eisenhower Memorial Highway. 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: near the start (Prices Distillery Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (MD 355 / Urbana Pike): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (5 total within detour distance). 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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