Origin
Wheaton, MD
Late night in Wheaton on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheaton, MD to Travilah, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Travilah, MD
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Trip Overview
Wheaton, MD to Travilah, MD is 13.1 miles and takes about 25m via Glen Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within the Northeast region of Maryland, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a good option for a quick errand, a visit to friends, or a simple way to connect two nearby points without venturing onto major highways. You'll find the journey is mostly on local roads, so expect typical neighborhood traffic and a relatively relaxed pace for the entire 13.1 miles. The entire trip can be completed in under 30 minutes, making it highly convenient.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Montrose Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Veirs Mill Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Randolph Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Josiah Henson Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Falls Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Travilah Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Glen Road
— 4.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton, MD and Travilah, MD.
1
Start on MD 586
322 ft
·
15 sec
·
Veirs Mill Road
2
Continue on MD 586
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Veirs Mill Road
3
Turn left onto Randolph Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Randolph Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Josiah Henson Parkway
5
Continue on Montrose Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Montrose Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
At end of road, turn left onto MD 189
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Falls Road
7
Turn right onto Glen Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Glen Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto Glen Road
194 ft
·
9 sec
·
Glen Road
9
Continue on Glen Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Glen Road
10
Turn right onto Travilah Road
99 ft
·
1 sec
·
Travilah Road
11
Arrive at destination
Travilah Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Randolph Road
Turn left onto Randolph Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
MD 189 / Falls Road
At end of road, turn left onto MD 189 / Falls Road
Navigation decision point
3
8.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Glen Road
Turn right onto Glen Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Glen Road
At end of road, turn right onto Glen Road
Navigation decision point
3
13.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Travilah Road
Turn right onto Travilah Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Travilah, MD
Late night in Travilah on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
25m 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,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns and intersections rather than cruising on a single highway. With only a 10% highway share, most of your time will be spent on local streets like Glen Road, Montrose Road, and Veirs Mill Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.7 miles on Glen Road. Expect a drive that requires your attention to traffic signals and local road conditions, rather than high-speed travel. This type of drive is typical for connecting communities within a suburban area.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Glen Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near Randolph Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (Randolph Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (MD 189 / Falls Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (Glen Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Glen Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Randolph Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (MD 189 / Falls Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (Glen Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Travilah, 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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