How far is Baltimore Highlands, MD from Rockville, MD?

The driving distance from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Rockville, MD is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.2 mi
00h 50m
Flight
29.51 mi
47.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.51 mi
Kilometers
47.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.2 mi
Kilometers
63.08 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:18 PM EDT
Return by in Baltimore Highlands
Wed, Apr 15, 2:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baltimore Highlands
2026-04-15T12:28
Arrive Rockville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baltimore Highlands
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Laurel
MD

Census designated place

From Baltimore Highlands
19.4 mi
00h 25m
To Rockville
19.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baltimore Highlands and Rockville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore Highlands and Rockville.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    811 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Delaware Avenue

    1171 ft · 47 sec · Delaware Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Annapolis Road

    2656 ft · 1 min · Annapolis Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    1385 ft · 43 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Nursery Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Nursery Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Fairview Avenue

    152 m · 22 sec · Fairview Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 695 North

    1097 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington

    2281 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Intercounty Connector

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton

    1708 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton

    2642 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Norbeck Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Norbeck Road

  17. 17

    Continue on First Street

    2575 ft · 57 sec · First Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Veirs Mill Road

    2936 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    1622 ft · 54 sec · East Jefferson Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    91 m · 10 sec · South Washington Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltimore Highlands and Rockville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
17.5 mi · 45%
Intercounty Connector
9.47 mi · 24%
Norbeck Road
3.59 mi · 9%
Baltimore Beltway
1.96 mi · 5%
Nursery Road
1.02 mi · 3%
MD 200 Toll West
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

17.1 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Laurel
00h 25m from Baltimore Highlands
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Baltimore Highlands and Partly Cloudy near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baltimore Highlands to Rockville?

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Baltimore Highlands and 19.8 miles from Rockville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baltimore Highlands and Partly Cloudy near Rockville.

Stop Ideas Near West Laurel

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park
City of Bowie
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
15901 Excalibur Rd, Bowie, MD 20716
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 9 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

17 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

20 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

21 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore Highlands and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 29.51 mi (47.49 km).

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#1 Baltimore Highlands

Baltimore Highlands is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2331600, -76.6366300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Rockville

#2 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-76.636966, 39.233245)
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $4.95 $6.84 $13.67
Diesel $5.98 $8.25 $16.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Baltimore Highlands and Rockville. The current time is 12:28:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.