Origin
Langley Park, MD
Morning in Langley Park on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Langley Park, MD to Wheaton, MD
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
15m
Distance
6.2 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
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6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Langley Park, MD
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Wheaton, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Langley Park, MD to Wheaton, MD covers 6.2 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on University Boulevard West, University Boulevard East, Kanawha Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.1 miles on University Boulevard West. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.03 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
3.1 miles from Langley Park, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 6.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
University Boulevard West is the longest continuous segment at about 3.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Kanawha Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Langley Park, MD to Wheaton, MD is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Kanawha Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (14th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MD 193 / University Boulevard East): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip
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Kanawha Street
Turn right onto Kanawha Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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14th Avenue
Turn left onto 14th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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MD 193 / University Boulevard East
Turn right onto MD 193 / University Boulevard East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| University Boulevard West | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| University Boulevard East | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Kanawha Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 14th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 15th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Veirs Mill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
University Boulevard West
— 3.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Langley Park, MD and Wheaton, MD.
1
Start on 15th Avenue
316 ft
·
17 sec
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15th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Kanawha Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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Kanawha Street
3
Turn left onto 14th Avenue
522 ft
·
24 sec
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14th Avenue
4
Turn right onto MD 193
2.8 mi
·
6 min
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University Boulevard East
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on MD 193
3.1 mi
·
7 min
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University Boulevard West
6
Turn left onto MD 586
162 ft
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16 sec
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Veirs Mill Road
7
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 3.1 miles from Langley Park, MD, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.1 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 6.2 miles or 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.1 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 12m
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 Langley Park, 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 Langley Park, MD
This is one driving day of about 6.2 miles and 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Langley Park, 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 University Boulevard West for about 3.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.1 mi from Langley Park, MD · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
3 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 6.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.1 miles from Langley Park, 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
$1.03 one way
$2.06 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.13 | $2.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.20 | $2.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.54 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Morning in Wheaton on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny
SW 15 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:18AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
69°F
Washington, DC
3 mi in
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
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
15m 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 Langley Park, MD to Wheaton, MD covers 6.2 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are University Boulevard West, University Boulevard East, Kanawha Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.1 miles from Langley Park, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.03 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.
The drive from Langley Park, MD to Wheaton, MD is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Kanawha Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (14th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MD 193 / University Boulevard East): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Langley Park, MD to Wheaton, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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