Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
39.9 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Accokeek, MD
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Wheaton, MD
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The drive from Accokeek, MD to Wheaton, MD covers 39.9 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Capital Beltway, Indian Head Highway, Allentown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.5 miles on Capital Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
19.9 miles from Accokeek, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 39.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
574 ft
Total Descent
301 ft
Highest Point
467 ft
~39.9 mi in
Elevation Range
422 ft
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 16.4 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.9 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 16.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MD 193: Wheaton, Langley Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 193 West: University Boulevard, Wheaton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Accokeek, MD and Wheaton, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Silver Spring and Langley Park.
College Park
Silver Spring
Langley Park
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 19.5 mi | 25m |
| Indian Head Highway | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Allentown Road | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| University Boulevard West | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Palmer Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Tucker Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Livingston Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| University Boulevard East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Accokeek, MD and Wheaton, MD.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Livingston Road
Turn left onto MD 210
Turn right onto Palmer Road
Continue on Tucker Road
Continue on Allentown Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95; I 495
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto MD 193
Continue on MD 193
Turn left onto MD 586
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 39.9 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.9 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wheaton, MD than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Accokeek, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Accokeek, MD
This is one driving day of about 39.9 miles and 1h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.9 mi from Accokeek, MD · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Accokeek, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Wheaton, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.61 one way
$13.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.24 | $14.49 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.81 | $17.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Accokeek on Wednesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:18AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Destination
Evening in Wheaton on Wednesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:18AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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