Origin
Urbana, MD
Late night in Urbana on Wednesday
Local time
1:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Urbana, MD to Wheaton, MD
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
42m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
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6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Urbana, MD
Jonathan Borba
Wheaton, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Urbana, MD to Wheaton, MD covers 28.7 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Eisenhower Memorial Highway, I 270, Veirs Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.5 miles on Eisenhower Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.76 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
14.4 miles from Urbana, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 28.7 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.
Eisenhower Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.5 miles.
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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MD 80 / Fingerboard Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.7 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.1 miles (MD 80 / Fingerboard Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.4 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MD 80 / Fingerboard Road
Enter roundabout onto MD 80 / Fingerboard Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
Enter roundabout toward I 270 South
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 270 South
6
17.4 mi into trip
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~22m in
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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
22.5 mi into trip
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~29m 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
26.9 mi into trip
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~38m in
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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 Urbana, MD to Wheaton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Montrose Road East along the way.
Montrose Road East
22.5 mi in
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~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 16.5 mi | 21m |
| I 270 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Veirs Mill Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Randolph Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Josiah Henson Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Montrose Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Fingerboard Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Sugarloaf Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
— 16.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbana, MD and Wheaton, MD.
1
Start on MD 355 Business
300 ft
·
11 sec
·
Urbana Pike
2
Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway
446 ft
·
9 sec
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Sugarloaf Parkway
3
Enter roundabout onto MD 80
11 ft
·
0 sec
·
Fingerboard Road
4
Continue on MD 80
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Fingerboard Road
5
Enter roundabout
263 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 270 South
6
Continue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 270 South
7
Merge onto I 270
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 4A
Toward Montrose Road East
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Montrose Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Montrose Road
11
Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Josiah Henson Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on Randolph Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Randolph Road
13
Turn right onto MD 586
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Veirs Mill Road
Use the right lane.
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 14.4 miles from Urbana, MD, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.5 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 28.7 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.4 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
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 Urbana, 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 Urbana, MD
This is one driving day of about 28.7 miles and 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Urbana, 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 Eisenhower Memorial Highway for about 16.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.4 mi from Urbana, MD · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 28.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.4 miles from Urbana, 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
$4.76 one way
$9.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 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 | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
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
Late night in Wheaton on Wednesday
Local time
1:32 AM
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
26 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
42m 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 Urbana, MD to Wheaton, MD covers 28.7 miles and takes about 42m 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 14.4 miles from Urbana, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.76 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 28.7 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.1 miles (MD 80 / Fingerboard Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.4 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Urbana, MD to Wheaton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Montrose Road East along the way.
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