Origin
Berwyn Heights, MD
Evening in Berwyn Heights on Wednesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn Heights, MD to Wheaton, MD
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Berwyn Heights, MD to Wheaton, MD covers 11.8 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Capital Beltway, University Boulevard West, University Boulevard East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on Capital Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.96 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
5.9 miles from Berwyn Heights, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 11.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Capital Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.3 miles in near MD 193 / Greenbelt Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 11.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (MD 193 / Greenbelt Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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MD 193 / Greenbelt Road
Turn right onto MD 193 / Greenbelt Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Coll...
6
4.6 mi into trip
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~7m in
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I 495 / Capital Beltway
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
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 29
Toward MD 193: Wheaton, Langley Park
9
8.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
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
Use the right lane.
Toward MD 193 West: University Boulevard, Wheat...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Berwyn Heights, MD and Wheaton, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Silver Spring and Langley Park.
College Park
1.4 mi in
|
~3m
Silver Spring
4.6 mi in
|
~7m
|
via I 495
Langley Park
7.9 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| University Boulevard West | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| University Boulevard East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Greenbelt Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Kenilworth Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 62nd Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Quebec Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Veirs Mill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 6.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn Heights, MD and Wheaton, MD.
1
Start on Quebec Place
510 ft
·
20 sec
·
Quebec Place
2
Turn left onto 62nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
62nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto MD 193
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Greenbelt Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Turn straight onto MD 201
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Kenilworth Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 95; I 495
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 29
Toward MD 193: Wheaton, Langley Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
267 ft
·
9 sec
Toward MD 193 West: University Boulevard, Wheaton
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto MD 193
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
University Boulevard East
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on MD 193
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
University Boulevard West
13
Turn left onto MD 586
162 ft
·
16 sec
·
Veirs Mill Road
14
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 5.9 miles from Berwyn Heights, MD, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.3 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 11.8 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.9 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wheaton, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Berwyn Heights, MD.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Berwyn Heights, MD
This is one driving day of about 11.8 miles and 20m.
At 11.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Capital Beltway for about 6.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.9 mi from Berwyn Heights, MD · 9m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.9 miles from Berwyn Heights, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wheaton, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Wheaton, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Wheaton, MD
Evening in Wheaton on Wednesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
W 2 to 8 mph
5% chance
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
11 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
20m 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 Berwyn Heights, MD to Wheaton, MD covers 11.8 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Capital Beltway, University Boulevard West, University Boulevard East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 miles from Berwyn Heights, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.96 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 11.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (MD 193 / Greenbelt Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Berwyn Heights, MD and Wheaton, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Silver Spring and Langley Park.
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