Origin
Wheaton, MD
Evening in Wheaton on Thursday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
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
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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Kingsville, MD
Jonathan Borba
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.
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.
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 53.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
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
Middle River
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton, MD and Kingsville, MD.
Start on MD 586
Turn left onto Ennalls Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto MD 97
Turn right
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto Randolph Road
Turn left onto MD 650
Take the ramp
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit onto I 895
Continue on I 895
Continue on I 895
Continue on I 895
Continue on I 895
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
Take the exit
Turn left onto MD 43
Turn right onto Honeygo Boulevard
Turn right onto US 1
Turn slight right onto Jerusalem Road
Arrive at destination
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
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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Wheaton, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$8.82 one way
$17.64 round trip
| 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
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Wheaton on Thursday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Kingsville on Thursday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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