How far is Calverton, MD from Rockville, MD?

The driving distance from Calverton, MD to Rockville, MD is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.24 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.78 mi
18.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.78 mi
Kilometers
18.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.24 mi
Kilometers
32.58 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Wed, May 13, 2:16 PM EDT
Return by in Calverton
Wed, May 13, 2:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Calverton
2026-05-13T13:48
Arrive Rockville
Wed, May 13, 2:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Calverton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Kemp Mill
MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Calverton
6.8 mi
00h 13m
To Rockville
13.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph S
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dunnington Road

    37 m · 7 sec · Dunnington Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Key Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Key Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fullerton Street

    701 ft · 35 sec · Fullerton Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ingleside Drive

    108 m · 18 sec · Ingleside Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bellevue Street

    92 m · 16 sec · Bellevue Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Beltsville Road

    1144 ft · 52 sec · Beltsville Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Calverton Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Calverton Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cherry Hill Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cherry Hill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Randolph Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Randolph Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Randolph Road

    4.8 mi · 10 min · Randolph Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Veirs Mill Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Veirs Mill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    1622 ft · 54 sec · East Jefferson Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    91 m · 10 sec · South Washington Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Calverton 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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Randolph Road
4.84 mi · 24%
Veirs Mill Road
3.99 mi · 20%
East Randolph Road
2.46 mi · 12%
Cherry Hill Road
0.74 mi · 4%
Calverton Boulevard
0.63 mi · 3%
East Jefferson Street
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Randolph Road

Continue on Randolph Road

4.84 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
11.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kemp Mill
00h 13m from Calverton
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Calverton and Mostly Clear near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kemp Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Calverton and 13.5 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Calverton and Mostly Clear near Rockville.

Stop Ideas Near Kemp Mill

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 Kemp Mill and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 12.1 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 10.8 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
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 7.6 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 Kemp Mill.

RAIL

Rockville station

12 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

16 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Calverton and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 11.78 mi (18.96 km).

Calverton

#1 Calverton

Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population17,724
Coordinates39.0576100, -76.9358100
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Rockville

#2 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunnington Road (-76.935573, 39.057923)
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.7 L · about $2.90
Round trip
$5.80
1.42 gal · 5.4 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.90 $5.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.27 $6.53
Premium $4.95 $3.52 $7.03
Diesel $5.98 $4.25 $8.49

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Calverton and Rockville. The current time is 13:48:45.

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.