Origin
Wheaton, MD
Late night in Wheaton on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheaton, MD to Urbana, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 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 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Urbana, MD
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Trip Overview
Wheaton, MD to Urbana, MD is 27.6 miles and takes about 42 minutes via I 270, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day drive primarily within Maryland's Northeast region. You'll mostly be on interstate highways, making it a quick transit between these two points. Consider this trip if you need an efficient way to get from Wheaton to Urbana without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 19.3 mi | 24m |
| Veirs Mill Road | 6 mi | 11m |
| West Montgomery Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Fingerboard Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sugarloaf Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Urbana Pike | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 19.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton, MD and Urbana, MD.
1
Start on MD 586
322 ft
·
15 sec
·
Veirs Mill Road
2
Continue on MD 586
5.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Veirs Mill Road
3
Continue on MD 28
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
4
Continue on MD 28
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Montgomery Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 270 North: Frederick
6
Merge onto I 270
19 mi
·
24 min
·
I 270
Toward I 270 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 26
Toward MD 80: Urbana, Buckeystown
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto MD 80
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fingerboard Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Sugarloaf Parkway
334 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sugarloaf Parkway
10
Continue on Sugarloaf Parkway
412 ft
·
14 sec
·
Sugarloaf Parkway
11
Turn left onto MD 355 Business
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Urbana Pike
12
Arrive at destination
MD 355 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 27.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
7.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 270 North: Frederick
Navigation decision point
Toward I 270 North: Frederick
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 270
Merge onto I 270 toward I 270 North
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 270 North
8
26.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward MD 80: Urbana, Buckeystown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 26
Toward MD 80: Urbana, Buckeystown
4
27.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Sugarloaf Parkway
Enter roundabout onto Sugarloaf Parkway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
27.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
MD 355 Business / Urbana Pike
Turn left onto MD 355 Business / Urbana Pike
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 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 | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
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
Urbana, MD
Late night in Urbana on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
27 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
42m 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 largely highway-focused, with about 70% of the drive on interstates like I 270. Expect a significant stretch of 19.3 miles on I 270, offering a consistent speed for much of the journey. While the main roads include Veirs Mill Road and West Montgomery Avenue, the character leans heavily towards the efficiency of highway driving. The transition between these road types is generally smooth, facilitating a predictable driving experience.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.3 mi on I 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 270 and Veirs Mill Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wheaton, MD to Urbana, MD is easy. At 42m with 70% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.3 miles on I 270. 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 7.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Urbana, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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