How far is Berlin, MD from Rockville, MD?
The driving distance from Berlin, MD to Rockville, MD is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (188 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berlin and Rockville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berlin and Rockville.
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Start on Tripoli Street
5 m · 3 sec · Tripoli Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
159 m · 23 sec · Church Street
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Turn straight onto Bay Street
1580 ft · 47 sec · Bay Street
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Turn left onto Worcester Highway
9.3 mi · 14 min · Worcester Highway
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Continue on Dupont Boulevard
20 mi · 29 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Turn left onto Seashore Highway
10.9 mi · 17 min · Seashore Highway
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Turn right onto Sussex Highway
2544 ft · 43 sec · Sussex Highway
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Take the exit slight left
51 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Rifle Range Road
673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 48 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
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Continue on Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway
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Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Take the exit slight right
527 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 40 min · Ocean Gateway
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
2347 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
3221 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 189: Falls Road
753 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 189 North: Falls Road, Rockville, Town Center
567 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Falls Road
132 m · 21 sec · Falls Road
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Turn left onto Great Falls Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Great Falls Road
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Continue on West Montgomery Avenue
1159 ft · 38 sec · West Montgomery Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
19 m · 2 sec · South Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berlin and Rockville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ocean Gateway
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Berlin and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Rockville?
The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Berlin and 73.8 miles from Rockville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.8 miles (188 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Berlin and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockville.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berlin and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 116.85 mi (188.05 km).
#1 Berlin
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 4,940 |
| Coordinates | 38.3226200, -75.2176900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockville
The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 69,512 |
| Coordinates | 39.0840000, -77.1527600 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $21.08 | $42.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.73 | $47.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.56 | $51.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.86 | $61.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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