How far is Brunswick, MD from Rockville, MD?

The driving distance from Brunswick, MD to Rockville, MD is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
42.11 mi
00h 46m
Flight
30 mi
48.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30 mi
Kilometers
48.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.11 mi
Kilometers
67.77 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Tue, May 12, 6:55 PM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Tue, May 12, 7:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-05-12T18:09
Arrive Rockville
Tue, May 12, 6:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brunswick
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
Green Valley
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Brunswick
20.4 mi
00h 23m
To Rockville
21.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Petersville Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Petersville Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Petersville Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Petersville Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road

    2084 ft · 52 sec · Petersville Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Petersville Road

    40 m · 3 sec · Petersville Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Petersville Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jefferson Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Pike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson National Pike

    8 mi · 9 min · Jefferson National Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore, Washington

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1525 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 28: West Montgomery Avenue

    1074 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Key West Highway

    957 ft · 33 sec · Key West Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    1159 ft · 38 sec · West Montgomery Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    19 m · 2 sec · South Washington Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
25.4 mi · 60%
Jefferson National Pike
7.98 mi · 19%
Petersville Road
2.72 mi · 6%
Jefferson Pike
1.85 mi · 4%
West Montgomery Avenue
1.15 mi · 3%
I 70 East
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Memorial Highway

Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

22.9 mi · 00h 29m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Valley
00h 23m from Brunswick
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brunswick and Sunny near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Green Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Brunswick and 21.7 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brunswick and Sunny near Rockville.

Stop Ideas Near Green Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Green Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Valley.

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

14 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

15 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

28 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

38 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 30 mi (48.28 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population6,652
Coordinates39.3142700, -77.6277700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Rockville

#2 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: West B Street (-77.627743, 39.314239)
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.62 L · about $6.05
Round trip
$12.09
2.96 gal · 11.24 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.05 $12.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.81 $13.61
Premium $4.95 $7.33 $14.66
Diesel $5.98 $8.85 $17.70

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Rockville. The current time is 18:09:23.

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.