Origin
Green Valley, MD
Evening in Green Valley on Thursday
Local time
7:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green Valley, MD to Wheaton, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Valley, MD
Kevyn Costa
Wheaton, MD
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Trip Overview
This 27.3-mile drive from Green Valley to Wheaton, Maryland, will take approximately 43 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a projected fuel cost of around $5, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes the Eisenhower Memorial Highway and I-270 before transitioning to local roads. Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, so plan for frequent navigation adjustments. Given its short distance and duration, no overnight stay is necessary, offering flexibility for your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter a mix of road types rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While 24% of the journey involves highway driving, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 12.8 miles on the Eisenhower Memorial Highway. As you progress, the route will shift from faster highway sections to more intricate local roads, requiring your attention to navigation and traffic signals. This dynamic change in road personality ensures you'll stay engaged behind the wheel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Eisenhower Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
627 ft
343 ft
Total Climb
493 ft
Total Descent
412 ft
Highest Point
627 ft
~5.9 mi in
Elevation Range
284 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Prices Distillery Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.3 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Prices Distillery Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (MD 355 / Urbana Pike): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Prices Distillery Road
Turn left onto Prices Distillery Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MD 355 / Urbana Pike
At end of road, turn left onto MD 355 / Urbana Pike
Navigation decision point
6
16 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 270
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Montrose Road East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 4A
Toward Montrose Road East
5
25.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
MD 586 / Veirs Mill Road
Turn right onto MD 586 / Veirs Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Green Valley, MD to Wheaton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Montrose Road East along the way.
Montrose Road East
21.1 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 12.8 mi | 16m |
| I 270 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Veirs Mill Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Randolph Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Green Valley Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Josiah Henson Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Montrose Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old Hundred Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
— 12.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Valley, MD and Wheaton, MD.
1
Start on this road
197 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
49 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto Prices Distillery Road
122 ft
·
11 sec
·
Prices Distillery Road
4
Turn left onto MD 75
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Green Valley Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto MD 355
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Urbana Pike
6
Continue on MD 355
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Frederick Road
7
Turn right onto MD 109
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Hundred Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 270 South: Washington
9
Merge onto I 270
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 4A
Toward Montrose Road East
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Montrose Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Montrose Road
13
Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Josiah Henson Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on Randolph Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Randolph Road
15
Turn right onto MD 586
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Veirs Mill Road
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
MD 586
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.53 one way
$9.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.29 | $10.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Thursday
Local time
7:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
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
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
43m 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 Green Valley, MD to Wheaton, MD covers 27.3 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eisenhower Memorial Highway, I 270, Veirs Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 miles from Green Valley, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.53 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Prices Distillery Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (MD 355 / Urbana Pike): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Green Valley, MD to Wheaton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Montrose Road East along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 343 ft to 627 ft elevation with about 493 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Monocacy National Battlefield, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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