How far is Brandywine, MD from Rockville, MD?

The driving distance from Brandywine, MD to Rockville, MD is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.42 mi
00h 56m
Flight
31.38 mi
50.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.38 mi
Kilometers
50.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.42 mi
Kilometers
73.09 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM EDT
Return by in Brandywine
Sun, Apr 19, 7:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brandywine
2026-04-19T05:42
Arrive Rockville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brandywine
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
New Carrollton
MD

City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Brandywine
22.4 mi
00h 28m
To Rockville
23 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brandywine and Rockville.

  1. 1

    Start on Brandywine Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Brandywine Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    1274 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Branch Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    2193 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    18.3 mi · 25 min · Capital Beltway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 189: Falls Road

    753 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 189 North: Falls Road, Rockville, Town Center

    567 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Falls Road

    132 m · 21 sec · Falls Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Great Falls Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Great Falls Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    1159 ft · 38 sec · West Montgomery Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    19 m · 2 sec · South Washington Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandywine 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
27.9 mi · 61%
Branch Avenue
7.9 mi · 17%
I 270 North
5.36 mi · 12%
Brandywine Road
2.15 mi · 5%
Great Falls Road
0.66 mi · 1%
I 95 North
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

18.3 mi · 00h 25m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Carrollton
00h 28m from Brandywine
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brandywine and Rain Showers near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brandywine to Rockville?

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

New Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Brandywine and 23 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Brandywine and Rain Showers near Rockville.

Stop Ideas Near New Carrollton

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 New Carrollton and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.3 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 10 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 4.2 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 New Carrollton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

2 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

14 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brandywine and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 31.38 mi (50.5 km).

Brandywine

#1 Brandywine

Census designated place

Population6,719
Coordinates38.6967800, -76.8477500
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Rockville

#2 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Brandywine Road (-76.847722, 38.696984)
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.07 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.08
3.2 gal · 12.14 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.54 $13.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.36 $14.72
Premium $4.95 $7.93 $15.85
Diesel $5.98 $9.57 $19.14

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brandywine and Rockville. The current time is 05:42:42.

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.