Wheaton, MD Road Trips

With 14 routes heading out and 16 heading in, Wheaton, MD works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 22 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Wheaton, MD head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

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Trip Routes

30

Longest Drive

133.4 mi

Frostburg, MD

Quickest Drive

15m

Bethesda, MD

Plan Around Wheaton, MD

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Wheaton, MD is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Frostburg, MD to Wheaton, MD 133.4 mi · 2h 43m La Vale, MD to Wheaton, MD 127.3 mi · 2h 34m Hagerstown, MD to Wheaton, MD 59.7 mi · 1h 20m New Mexico, MD to Wheaton, MD 43.3 mi · 1h 13m

Continue From Wheaton, MD

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Wheaton, MD to Irvington, MD 32.5 mi · 47m Wheaton, MD to Rosaryville, MD 31.6 mi · 48m Wheaton, MD to Lansdowne, MD 31.2 mi · 44m Wheaton, MD to Arbutus, MD 29.2 mi · 42m

Trips from Wheaton, MD

Wheaton, MD to Irvington, MD

32.5 mi 47m

Wheaton, MD to Rosaryville, MD

31.6 mi 48m

Wheaton, MD to Lansdowne, MD

31.2 mi 44m

Wheaton, MD to Arbutus, MD

29.2 mi 42m

Wheaton, MD to Urbana, MD

27.6 mi 42m

Wheaton, MD to Hanover, MD

26.3 mi 39m

Wheaton, MD to Brock Hall, MD

25.2 mi 39m

Wheaton, MD to Columbia, MD

25.2 mi 39m

Wheaton, MD to Bowie, MD

22.8 mi 33m

Wheaton, MD to Riverside, MD

16.2 mi 27m

Wheaton, MD to Travilah, MD

13.1 mi 25m

Wheaton, MD to Gaithersburg, MD

12 mi 23m

Wheaton, MD to Beltsville, MD

10.5 mi 18m

Wheaton, MD to Bethesda, MD

6.2 mi 15m

Driving from Wheaton, MD

Expect an average of 22 miles and about 34m behind the wheel when leaving Wheaton, MD. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 33 miles (48m), while the shortest is just 6 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Wheaton, MD include Irvington, MD (32.5 mi, 47m), Rosaryville, MD (31.6 mi, 48m), Lansdowne, MD (31.2 mi, 44m), Arbutus, MD (29.2 mi, 42m), and Urbana, MD (27.6 mi, 42m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MD currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 22-mile trip from Wheaton, MD, budget about $4 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 mapped routes leaving Wheaton, MD and 16 routes heading into Wheaton, MD, covering 30 total connections. Distances range from 6 to 33 miles.

The longest mapped route from Wheaton, MD covers 33 miles and takes approximately 48m. Shorter options start at just 6 miles.

The average route from Wheaton, MD runs about 22 miles with a drive time of roughly 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 22-mile trip from Wheaton, MD costs roughly $4 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Wheaton, MD include Irvington, MD, Rosaryville, MD, Lansdowne, MD and Arbutus, MD. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.