How far is Columbia, MD from Rockville, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Rockville, MD is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Rockville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Rockville.
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Start on MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
123 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Clarksville Pike
10 mi · 16 min · Clarksville Pike
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Continue on Ashton Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Ashton Road
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Continue on Olney Sandy Spring Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road
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Turn left onto Old Baltimore Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Old Baltimore Road
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Norbeck Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Norbeck Road
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Continue on First Street
2575 ft · 57 sec · First Street
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Turn right onto Veirs Mill Road
2936 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
1622 ft · 54 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
91 m · 10 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 Columbia and Rockville.
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.
Clarksville Pike
Turn straight onto Clarksville Pike
9.97 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbia and Chance Rain Showers near Rockville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Rockville?
The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Cloverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Columbia and 16 miles from Rockville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Columbia and Chance Rain Showers near Rockville.
Stop Ideas Near Cloverly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cloverly.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 19.96 mi (32.13 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.24 | $4.11 | $8.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
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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