Origin
Wheaton, MD
Late night in Wheaton on Friday
Local time
3:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
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Trip from Wheaton, MD to Riverside, MD
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
61.2 mi
98 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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Riverside, MD
Sjuan Dogjani
Trip Overview
The drive from Wheaton, MD to Riverside, MD covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 21m 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, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway 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 $10.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 61.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m 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 21m drive with frequent turns across 61.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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 61.2 miles you will encounter 22 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 22 key pointsThese 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...
7
59.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward MD 543: Belcamp
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 80
Toward MD 543: Belcamp
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 Riverside, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Burtonsville along the way.
Burtonsville
10.7 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 11 mi | 12m |
| Express Toll Lanes | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Intercounty Connector | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Randolph Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Georgia Avenue | 1.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 11.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton, MD and Riverside, 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
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
297 ft
·
3 sec
24
Merge onto I 95
11 mi
·
12 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 80
Toward MD 543: Belcamp
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn right onto MD 543
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Parkway
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto Church Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Creek Road
28
Turn right onto Allison Court
290 ft
·
14 sec
·
Allison Court
29
Turn right onto Collier Lane
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Collier Lane
30
Continue on Collier Lane
102 ft
·
4 sec
·
Collier Lane
31
Arrive at destination
Collier Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.6 mi from Wheaton, MD · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Wheaton, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Riverside, MD
The final approach into Riverside, 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
$10.15 one way
$20.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.11 | $22.22 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.87 | $23.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
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
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.57 | $3.92 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Riverside, MD
Late night in Riverside on Friday
Local time
3:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
27 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 21m 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 Riverside, MD covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Harbor Tunnel Thruway, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.6 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 $10.15 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 61.2 miles you will encounter 22 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.
On the drive from Wheaton, MD to Riverside, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Burtonsville along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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