Trip from Wheaton, MD to Summerfield, MD

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Capital Beltway, Georgia Avenue, Sean Taylor Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from Wheaton, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Wheaton, MD to Summerfield, MD?

The route from Wheaton, MD to Summerfield, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Wheaton, MD to Summerfield, MD?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

29m

Distance

18.8 mi

30 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 27m ★

6 AM

0h 30m

8 AM

0h 35m

10 AM

0h 31m

12 PM

0h 31m

3 PM

0h 32m

5 PM

0h 34m

8 PM

0h 28m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Wheaton, MD to Summerfield, MD covers 18.8 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Capital Beltway, Georgia Avenue, Sean Taylor Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.5 miles on Capital Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.12 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 18.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 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 14.5 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 18.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 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.

5

16.7 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit

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

Use the slight right lane.

8

17 mi into trip | ~25m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 202 North: Bladensburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 17B Toward MD 202 North: Bladensburg

5

17.6 mi into trip | ~26m in | Brightseat Road

Turn left onto Brightseat Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Capital Beltway	14.5 mi	18m
Georgia Avenue	1.6 mi	4m
Sean Taylor Road	0.4 mi	<1m
Hill Oaks Road	0.4 mi	<1m
Veirs Mill Road	0.4 mi	1m
Landover Road	0.3 mi	<1m
Brightseat Road	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Capital Beltway — 14.5 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

15 mi · 18 min · Capital Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Use the slight right lane.

6

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 17B Toward MD 202 North: Bladensburg Use the slight right lane.

7

Turn straight onto MD 202

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Landover Road

8

Turn left onto Brightseat Road

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Brightseat Road

Use the left lane.

9

Continue on Sean Taylor Road

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Sean Taylor Road

10

Enter roundabout onto Hill Oaks Road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Hill Oaks Road

11

Continue on Hill Oaks Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Hill Oaks Road

12

Turn left

0.1 mi · 53 sec

13

Turn left

99 ft · 7 sec

14

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.12 one way

$6.23 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$3.41	$6.83
premium	$4.93	$3.65	$7.29
diesel	$5.61	$4.15	$8.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.6	$1.97	$0.90
Efficient EV	4.7	$1.65	$0.75
EV Truck/SUV	7.5	$2.63	$1.20

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Wheaton, MD

Night in Wheaton on Thursday

Local time

10:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Summerfield, MD

Night in Summerfield on Thursday

Local time

10:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

29m 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 Summerfield, MD covers 18.8 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.