Trip from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Wheaton, MD

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Drive Time

48m

Distance

33.1 mi

53 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

4 AM

0h 45m ★

6 AM

0h 49m

8 AM

0h 57m

10 AM

0h 52m

12 PM

0h 51m

3 PM

0h 52m

5 PM

0h 56m

8 PM

0h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Baltimore Highlands, MD

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

Wheaton, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Wheaton, MD covers 33.1 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Intercounty Connector, Randolph Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.49 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

16.5 miles from Baltimore Highlands, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Wheaton, MD covers 33.1 miles and takes about 48m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Delaware Avenue.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 33.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Delaware Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Delaware Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Delaware Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

2.3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 695 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 695 North

4.4 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Washington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 11B Toward I 95 South: Washington

21.9 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward MD 200 Toll West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 31B Toward MD 200 Toll West

27.6 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13 Toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Wheaton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Ashton along the way.

Ashton

27.6 mi in | ~36m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	17.1 mi	19m
Intercounty Connector	4.7 mi	5m
Randolph Road	2.9 mi	5m
Baltimore Beltway	2 mi	2m
Georgia Avenue	1.2 mi	2m
Nursery Road	1 mi	2m
New Hampshire Avenue	0.9 mi	1m
Annapolis Road	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 17.1 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore Highlands, MD and Wheaton, MD.

Start on Washington Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Washington Street

At end of road, turn right onto Delaware Avenue

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Delaware Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto MD 648

0.5 mi · 1 min · Annapolis Road

Continue on MD 648

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

Turn right onto MD 168

1.0 mi · 2 min · Nursery Road

Turn right onto Fairview Avenue

498 ft · 22 sec · Fairview Avenue

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 695 North Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 695

2.0 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Exit 11B Toward I 95 South: Washington Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 95

17 mi · 19 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 31B Toward MD 200 Toll West Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

4.7 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 13 Toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

353 ft · 11 sec

Toward MD 650 South: White Oak

Turn left onto MD 650

0.9 mi · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue

Turn right onto Randolph Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · Randolph Road

Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

169 ft · 8 sec

Turn left onto MD 97

1.2 mi · 2 min · Georgia Avenue

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto MD 193

0.2 mi · 43 sec · University Boulevard West

Turn left onto MD 586

162 ft · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road

Arrive at destination

MD 586

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 16.5 miles from Baltimore Highlands, MD, or about 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.1 miles.

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 33.1 miles or 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 16.5 miles or 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wheaton, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Baltimore Highlands, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Baltimore Highlands, MD

This is one driving day of about 33.1 miles and 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Baltimore Highlands, MD.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 17.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.5 mi from Baltimore Highlands, MD · 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

17 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Baltimore Highlands, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wheaton, MD

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Wheaton, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.49 one way

$10.98 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$6.01	$12.02
premium	$4.93	$6.42	$12.84
diesel	$5.61	$7.31	$14.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.9	$3.48	$1.59
Efficient EV	8.3	$2.90	$1.32
EV Truck/SUV	13.2	$4.63	$2.12

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Baltimore Highlands, MD

Afternoon in Baltimore Highlands on Wednesday

Local time

3:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wheaton, MD

Afternoon in Wheaton on Wednesday

Local time

3:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 3 to 15 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

36 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

48m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Wheaton, MD covers 33.1 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, Intercounty Connector, Randolph Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.5 miles from Baltimore Highlands, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

On the drive from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Wheaton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Ashton along the way.

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