Origin
Wheaton, MD
Late night in Wheaton on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheaton, MD to Brock Hall, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wheaton, MD
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Brock Hall, MD
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Trip Overview
Wheaton, MD to Brock Hall, MD is 25.2 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Capital Beltway and local roads, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short trip that stays within Maryland, beginning in the Northeast region and ending in the same area. Given its brief travel time, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward drive without extensive planning. You'll encounter a mix of highway and surface streets, making it a practical option for a quick local journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 14.5 mi | 18m |
| Largo Road | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Landover Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Georgia Avenue | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Veirs Mill Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Brock Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Willoughby Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Thorpe Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 14.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton, MD and Brock Hall, MD.
1
Start on MD 586
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Veirs Mill Road
2
Turn straight onto MD 97
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Georgia Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 495
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 17A
Toward MD 202 South: Upper Marlboro
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto MD 202
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Landover Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on MD 202
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Largo Road
10
Turn left onto Brock Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Brock Drive
11
Turn right onto Willoughby Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Willoughby Road
12
Turn left onto Thorpe Lane
276 ft
·
12 sec
·
Thorpe Lane
13
Arrive at destination
Thorpe Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 25.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 East: Baltimore
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge onto I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
9
17.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 202 South: Upper Marlboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 17A
Toward MD 202 South: Upper Marlboro
5
25.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Willoughby Road
Turn right onto Willoughby Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.18 one way
$8.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Brock Hall, MD
Late night in Brock Hall on Sunday
Local time
12:15 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
39m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with 0% highway share, meaning you won't be on major interstates for any significant portion. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 14.5 miles on the Capital Beltway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before transitioning back to more frequent turns. Expect a dynamic driving experience as you navigate through various local roads, including Largo Road and Landover Road, which will require your attention for frequent adjustments.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on Capital Beltway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 25.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 14.5 miles on Capital Beltway. 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 Brock Hall, 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 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 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 Brock Hall, 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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