Origin
Wheaton, MD
Evening in Wheaton on Friday
Local time
8:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheaton, MD to Rosaryville, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Rosaryville, MD
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Trip Overview
This 31.6-mile drive from Wheaton, MD to Rosaryville, MD will take you about 48 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate via the Capital Beltway and Pennsylvania Avenue before turning onto Rosaryville Road. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this route is an accessible option for a quick excursion. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is relatively short, you can enjoy flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical divides.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this trip. While 20.8 miles of your journey will be on the Capital Beltway, the majority of the route involves navigating local roads. The highway share is 0%, indicating a focus on surface streets and potentially more frequent intersections and traffic lights. This road's personality shifts from a faster-paced highway segment to a more intimate, community-oriented driving experience as you approach your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 20.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.6 miles you will encounter 6 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 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 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese 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
23 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward MD 4 South/East: Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 11A
Toward MD 4 South/East: Pennsylvania Avenue, Up...
3
23.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
MD 4 / Pennsylvania Avenue
Merge onto MD 4 / Pennsylvania Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
26.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward MD 223: Woodyard Road, Westphalia, Clinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 223: Woodyard Road, Westphalia, Clint...
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 Rosaryville, MD, road signs point toward Upper Marlboro, Westphalia and Clinton.
Upper Marlboro
23 mi in
|
~33m
Westphalia
26.3 mi in
|
~38m
Clinton
26.3 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 20.8 mi | 27m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Rosaryville Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Woodyard Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Georgia Avenue | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Veirs Mill Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Crain Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 20.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton, MD and Rosaryville, 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
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 11A
Toward MD 4 South/East: Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto MD 4
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward MD 223: Woodyard Road, Westphalia, Clinton
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto MD 223
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Woodyard Road
9
Continue on Rosaryville Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Rosaryville Road
10
Turn left onto US 301
205 ft
·
10 sec
·
Crain Highway
11
Arrive at destination
US 301
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from Wheaton, MD · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Wheaton, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rosaryville, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Rosaryville, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.24 one way
$10.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 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 | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
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.
Destination
Rosaryville, MD
Evening in Rosaryville on Friday
Local time
8:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
48m 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 Rosaryville, MD covers 31.6 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Capital Beltway, Pennsylvania Avenue, Rosaryville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 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 $5.24 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 31.6 miles you will encounter 6 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 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 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Wheaton, MD and Rosaryville, MD, road signs point toward Upper Marlboro, Westphalia and Clinton.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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