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Trip from Wheaton, MD to Linthicum, MD

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

44m

Distance

32.3 mi

52 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m

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

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

Wheaton, MD

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Downtown Linthicum, MD, MD

Linthicum, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Wheaton, MD to Linthicum, MD covers 32.3 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Intercounty Connector, Randolph Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.5 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.35 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

16.2 miles from Wheaton, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Wheaton, MD to Linthicum, MD covers 32.3 miles and takes about 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 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 14.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 32.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 15 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
8
28.4 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie, Key Bridge

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 49A Toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie, Key Bridge
7
31.7 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward MD 170 South: South Linthicum

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6B Toward MD 170 South: South Linthicum

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 Linthicum, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Burtonsville along the way.

Burtonsville

10.7 mi in | ~17m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 14.5 mi 16m
Intercounty Connector 5.2 mi 6m
Randolph Road 2.8 mi 4m
Baltimore Beltway 2.7 mi 3m
Georgia Avenue 1.2 mi 3m
New Hampshire Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
North Camp Meade Road 0.2 mi <1m
Ennalls Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 14.5 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton, MD and Linthicum, 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

15 mi · 16 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 49A Toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie, Key Bridge Use the slight right lane.
18

Merge onto I 695

2.7 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway
19

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 6B Toward MD 170 South: South Linthicum Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn straight onto MD 170

0.2 mi · 31 sec · North Camp Meade Road
21

Arrive at destination

MD 170

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 16.2 miles from Wheaton, MD, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.5 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 32.3 miles or 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 16.2 miles or 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Linthicum, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Wheaton, 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 Wheaton, MD

This is one driving day of about 32.3 miles and 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wheaton, 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 I 95 for about 14.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.2 mi from Wheaton, MD · 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

16 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Wheaton, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Linthicum, MD

The final approach into Linthicum, 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 Linthicum, MD.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour $20
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 1.1
View on nps.gov
Monocacy National Battlefield

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...

28 mi from route ~70 min detour Free near mile 2.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.35 one way

$10.71 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.86 $11.73
premium $4.93 $6.26 $12.53
diesel $5.61 $7.13 $14.26

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: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.7 0 $3.39 $1.55
Efficient EV 8.1 0 $2.83 $1.29
EV Truck/SUV 12.9 0 $4.52 $2.07

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Wheaton, MD

Night in Wheaton on Tuesday

Local time

9:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Linthicum, MD

Night in Linthicum on Tuesday

Local time

9:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°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

2 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

44m 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 Linthicum, MD covers 32.3 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Intercounty Connector, Randolph Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.2 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 $5.35 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 is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 32.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
On the drive from Wheaton, MD to Linthicum, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Burtonsville along the way.

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