Origin
Wheaton, MD
Evening in Wheaton on Wednesday
Local time
5:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheaton, MD to Berwyn Heights, MD
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.9 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 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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 Wheaton, MD to Berwyn Heights, MD covers 11.9 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Capital Beltway, Georgia Avenue, Veirs Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on Capital Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.97 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
6 miles from Wheaton, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 11.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 8.3 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 2 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.9 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 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 East: Baltimore
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge onto I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward MD 201: Greenbelt, Bladensburg
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 23
Toward MD 201: Greenbelt, Bladensburg
8
10.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 201 South: Kenilworth Avenue, Bladensburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward MD 201 South: Kenilworth Avenue, Bladens...
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
62nd Avenue
Turn left onto 62nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
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 Wheaton, MD to Berwyn Heights, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Bladensburg along the way.
Bladensburg
10.5 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Georgia Avenue | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Veirs Mill Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Greenbelt Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 62nd Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kenilworth Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Quebec Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 8.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton, MD and Berwyn Heights, MD.
1
Start on MD 586
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Veirs Mill Road
2
Turn straight onto MD 97
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Georgia Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 495
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 23
Toward MD 201: Greenbelt, Bladensburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
258 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MD 201 South: Kenilworth Avenue, Bladensburg
Use the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto MD 201
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Kenilworth Avenue
8
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward MD 193: University of Maryland
9
Turn right onto MD 193
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Greenbelt Road
10
Turn left onto 62nd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
62nd Avenue
11
Turn right onto Quebec Place
510 ft
·
17 sec
·
Quebec Place
12
Arrive at destination
Quebec Place
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 6 miles from Wheaton, MD, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.3 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 11.9 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berwyn Heights, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Wheaton, MD.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wheaton, MD
This is one driving day of about 11.9 miles and 19m.
At 11.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Capital Beltway for about 8.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6 mi from Wheaton, MD · 10m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6 miles from Wheaton, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Berwyn Heights, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Berwyn Heights, 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
$1.97 one way
$3.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
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: 4.2 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 | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $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
Berwyn Heights, MD
Evening in Berwyn Heights on Wednesday
Local time
5:38 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
19m 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 Wheaton, MD to Berwyn Heights, MD covers 11.9 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Capital Beltway, Georgia Avenue, Veirs Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Wheaton, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.97 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 11.9 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 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Wheaton, MD to Berwyn Heights, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Bladensburg along the way.
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