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Trip from Wheaton, MD to Marlton, MD

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

49m

Distance

30.7 mi

49 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

9 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m

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 Marlton, MD, MD

Marlton, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Wheaton, MD to Marlton, MD covers 30.7 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Capital Beltway, Ritchie Marlboro Road, Old Crain Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.1 miles on Capital Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.09 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

15.3 miles from Wheaton, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 30.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 18.1 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 2 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 30.7 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 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 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These 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
20.2 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro

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 13 Toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro
6
20.6 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road

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

Toward East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro...
7
27 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward Old Crain Highway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Old Crain Highway

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 Marlton, MD, road signs point toward Upper Marlboro and Old Crain Highway.

Upper Marlboro

20.2 mi in | ~29m

Old Crain Highway

27 mi in | ~41m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Capital Beltway 18.1 mi 23m
Ritchie Marlboro Road 5.9 mi 10m
Old Crain Highway 1.6 mi 3m
Georgia Avenue 1.6 mi 4m
Trumps Hill Road 0.8 mi 2m
Crain Highway 0.8 mi 1m
Veirs Mill Road 0.4 mi 1m
Croom Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Capital Beltway — 18.1 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

18 mi · 23 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 13 Toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road
7

Enter roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

286 ft · 4 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
8

Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
9

Enter roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

140 ft · 2 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
10

Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
11

Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road

5.2 mi · 9 min · Ritchie Marlboro Road
12

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward MD 4 South: Prince Frederick
13

Merge onto MD 4

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Old Crain Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn right onto Old Crain Highway

1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Crain Highway
16

Turn right onto US 301

0.8 mi · 1 min · Crain Highway
17

Turn left onto MD 382

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Croom Road
18

Turn right onto Trumps Hill Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Trumps Hill Road
19

Turn left onto North Marlton Avenue

422 ft · 18 sec · North Marlton Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

North Marlton Avenue

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 15.3 miles from Wheaton, MD, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.1 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 30.7 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 15.3 miles or 23m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marlton, 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 30.7 miles and 49m.

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 Capital Beltway for about 18.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.3 mi from Wheaton, MD · 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

15 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 30.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Wheaton, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Marlton, MD

The final approach into Marlton, 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 Marlton, 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 ~66 min detour Free
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...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.09 one way

$10.18 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.57 $11.15
premium $4.93 $5.95 $11.91
diesel $5.61 $6.78 $13.56

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

EV Charging Along Route

9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Bozzuto - Tesla Supercharger

Chevy Chase, MD

Tesla

12 DCFC

Pike & Rose - Tesla Supercharger

North Bethesda, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Westfield Wheaton (Silver Spring, MD)

Silver Spring, MD

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Westbard Square

Bethesda, MD

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

EVsmart - Pepco - Cabin John Ice Rink

Rockville, MD

SWTCH

4 DCFC

Pike & Rose 3

Rockville, MD

eVgo Network

2 DCFC

EVsmart - Pepco - Wheaton Regional Park - Athletic Complex A

Silver Spring, MD

SWTCH

2 DCFC

Bethesda Row

Bethesda, MD

eVgo Network

2 DCFC

eVgo Network: 3 SWTCH: 2 Tesla: 2 Electrify America: 1 ChargePoint Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.2 0 $3.22 $1.47
Efficient EV 7.7 0 $2.69 $1.23
EV Truck/SUV 12.3 0 $4.30 $1.96

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

Late night in Wheaton on Wednesday

Local time

12:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Marlton, MD

Late night in Marlton on Wednesday

Local time

12:21 AM

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

49m 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 Marlton, MD covers 30.7 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Capital Beltway, Ritchie Marlboro Road, Old Crain Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.3 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 $5.09 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 13 significant decision points across 30.7 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 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 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Wheaton, MD and Marlton, MD, road signs point toward Upper Marlboro and Old Crain Highway.

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