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Trip from Wheaton, MD to Kingsville, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

53.2 mi

86 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m

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

census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Wheaton, MD

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Downtown Kingsville, MD, MD

Kingsville, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

The drive from Wheaton, MD to Kingsville, MD covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Harbor Tunnel Thruway, Express Toll Lanes for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.82 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 53.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 53.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 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 10.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

8
10.7 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 19C Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
6
11.7 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
7
12.6 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
7
25.6 mi into trip | ~35m in | I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Take the exit onto I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 46 Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thr...
8
46 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward MD 43: White Marsh, Middle River

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 67 Toward MD 43: White Marsh, Middle River

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Wheaton, MD and Kingsville, MD, road signs point toward Burtonsville and Middle River.

Burtonsville

10.7 mi in | ~17m

Middle River

46 mi in | ~1h 1m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 11.7 mi 13m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway 11.6 mi 15m
Express Toll Lanes 6.4 mi 7m
Intercounty Connector 5.2 mi 6m
Honeygo Boulevard 3.4 mi 6m
Belair Road 2.8 mi 4m
Randolph Road 2.8 mi 4m
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 11.7 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MD 586

322 ft · 15 sec · Veirs Mill Road
2

Turn left onto Ennalls Avenue

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Ennalls Avenue
3

At end of road, turn left onto MD 97

1.2 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue
4

Turn right

235 ft · 8 sec
5

Continue on this road

230 ft · 8 sec · this road
6

Keep slight left at fork

285 ft · 12 sec
7

Turn straight onto Randolph Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Randolph Road
8

Turn left onto MD 650

0.9 mi · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward MD 200 Toll East
10

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

5.2 mi · 6 min · Intercounty Connector
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 19C Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec
Toward MD 198: Konterra Drive
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 50 sec
16

Merge onto I 95

12 mi · 13 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit onto I 895

5.7 mi · 6 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Exit 46 Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway Use the slight right lane.
18

Continue on I 895

1.0 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
19

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
21

Continue on I 895

3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895

6.4 mi · 7 min · Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
23

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 34 sec
Exit 67 Toward MD 43: White Marsh, Middle River Use the straight / slight left lanes.
24

Turn left onto MD 43

0.5 mi · 56 sec · White Marsh Boulevard
25

Turn right onto Honeygo Boulevard

3.4 mi · 6 min · Honeygo Boulevard
26

Turn right onto US 1

2.8 mi · 4 min · Belair Road
27

Turn slight right onto Jerusalem Road

310 ft · 8 sec · Jerusalem Road
28

Arrive at destination

Jerusalem Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.6 mi from Wheaton, MD · 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Baltimore, MD

27 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.

Popular next leg

Baltimore, MD to Kingsville, MD

18.8 mi · 34m

Pacing Suggestions

Laurel, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Catonsville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Wheaton, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kingsville, MD

The final approach into Kingsville, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.82 one way

$17.64 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.66 $19.32
premium $4.93 $10.32 $20.63
diesel $5.61 $11.75 $23.49

Estimated Tolls: $0.81

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (11.6 mi) $0.81

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$1

Total

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16 0 $5.59 $2.55
Efficient EV 13.3 0 $4.66 $2.13
EV Truck/SUV 21.3 0 $7.45 $3.40

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Wheaton, MD

Evening in Wheaton on Thursday

Local time

5:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kingsville, MD

Evening in Kingsville on Thursday

Local time

5:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 14m 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 Kingsville, MD covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Harbor Tunnel Thruway, Express Toll Lanes. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.6 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 $8.82 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 53.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Wheaton, MD and Kingsville, MD, road signs point toward Burtonsville and Middle River.

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