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Trip from Delmar, MD to Wheaton, MD

Drive Time

2h 40m

Distance

115.2 mi

185 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 30m ★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 34m

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

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Downtown Delmar, MD, MD

Delmar, MD

Jonathan Borba

Downtown Wheaton, MD, MD

Wheaton, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

The drive from Delmar, MD to Wheaton, MD covers 115.2 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ocean Gateway, Sussex Highway, John Hanson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.5 miles on Ocean Gateway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.06 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

57.6 miles from Delmar, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 40m drive with frequent turns across 115.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean Gateway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.5 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 100.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 115.2 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 100.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

6
100.1 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

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

Exit 7B Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silv...
9
100.5 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7B Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
6
108 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | 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
111.4 mi into trip | ~2h 31m 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
111.6 mi into trip | ~2h 31m 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 Along This Route

On the drive from Delmar, MD to Wheaton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Silver Spring along the way.

Silver Spring

100.1 mi in | ~2h 16m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ocean Gateway 28.5 mi 39m
Sussex Highway 19.3 mi 26m
John Hanson Highway 18.4 mi 22m
Shore Highway 17.4 mi 24m
Capital Beltway 10.2 mi 12m
Seashore Highway 7.5 mi 9m
Queen Anne Highway 6.2 mi 8m
University Boulevard West 3.1 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Ocean Gateway — 28.5 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MD 54; DE 54

1.0 mi · 2 min · East State Street
2

Turn left onto US 13

19 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway
3

Take the exit

166 ft · 5 sec
4

Continue on Rifle Range Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Rifle Range Road
5

Turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
6

Turn left onto DE 404 Business

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Market Street
7

Turn right onto DE 404 Business

7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
8

Continue on MD 404

17 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway
9

Continue on MD 404

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
10

Take the exit

527 ft · 14 sec
11

Merge onto US 50

29 mi · 39 min · Ocean Gateway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2

18 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 7B Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 7B Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway Use the slight left lane.
15

Merge onto I 95; I 495

6.9 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495

3.4 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 29 Toward MD 193: Wheaton, Langley Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork

267 ft · 9 sec
Toward MD 193 West: University Boulevard, Wheaton Use the right lane.
19

Turn right onto MD 193

0.5 mi · 1 min · University Boulevard East
Use the right lane.
20

Continue on MD 193

3.1 mi · 7 min · University Boulevard West
21

Turn left onto MD 586

162 ft · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road
22

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.6 miles from Delmar, MD, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 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 80 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.6 miles or 1h 20m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 9m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Delmar, MD

This is one driving day of about 115.2 miles and 2h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Delmar, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Ocean Gateway for about 28.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.6 mi from Delmar, MD · 1h 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

58 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.6 miles from Delmar, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour $20 near mile 115.2
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

26 mi from route ~66 min detour Free near mile 115.2
View on nps.gov
Monocacy National Battlefield

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free near mile 115.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.06 one way

$38.12 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $20.86 $41.72
premium $4.92 $22.32 $44.65
diesel $5.64 $25.59 $51.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.6 0 $12.10 $5.53
Efficient EV 28.8 0 $10.08 $4.61
EV Truck/SUV 46.1 0 $16.13 $7.37

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Delmar, MD

Afternoon in Delmar on Monday

Local time

3:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wheaton, MD

Afternoon in Wheaton on Monday

Local time

3:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

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

3 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

2h 40m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Delmar, MD to Wheaton, MD covers 115.2 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Gateway, Sussex Highway, John Hanson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.6 miles from Delmar, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.06 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 115.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 100.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Delmar, MD to Wheaton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Silver Spring along the way.

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