How far is Davidsonville, MD from Rockville, MD?

The driving distance from Davidsonville, MD to Rockville, MD is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.43 mi
00h 46m
Flight
30.28 mi
48.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.28 mi
Kilometers
48.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.43 mi
Kilometers
61.85 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Fri, Nov 6, 2:39 PM EST
Return by in Davidsonville
Fri, Nov 6, 3:25 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davidsonville
2026-11-06T13:52
Arrive Rockville
Fri, Nov 6, 2:39 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Davidsonville
9:30 PM EST
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
Greenbelt
MD

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

From Davidsonville
19.1 mi
00h 23m
To Rockville
19.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
69°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Birdsville Road

    8 m · 2 sec · Birdsville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Davidsonville Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Davidsonville Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington, Richmond

    2824 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · John Hanson Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    2347 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

    3221 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 189: Falls Road

    753 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

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

    567 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Falls Road

    132 m · 21 sec · Falls Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Great Falls Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Great Falls Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    1159 ft · 38 sec · West Montgomery Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    19 m · 2 sec · South Washington Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Davidsonville 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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
16.4 mi · 43%
John Hanson Highway
10.4 mi · 27%
I 270 North
5.36 mi · 14%
Davidsonville Road
3.34 mi · 9%
Great Falls Road
0.66 mi · 2%
I 495 North
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John Hanson Highway

Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

10.4 mi · 00h 12m

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 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenbelt
00h 23m from Davidsonville
Leave By
4:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Davidsonville and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 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?

Greenbelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Davidsonville and 19.3 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.38 one way or $10.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Davidsonville and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Rockville.

Stop Ideas Near Greenbelt

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 Greenbelt and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.9 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 8.8 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
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 11.8 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 2.3 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 Greenbelt.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

16 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davidsonville and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 30.28 mi (48.73 km).

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#1 Davidsonville

Davidsonville is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9228900, -76.6283000
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Rockville

#2 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Birdsville Road (-76.628396, 38.922882)
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.13 L · about $5.38
Round trip
$10.76
2.72 gal · 10.26 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.38 $10.76
Mid-grade $4.57 $6.22 $12.44
Premium $4.89 $6.65 $13.31
Diesel $6.30 $8.57 $17.14

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Davidsonville and Rockville. The current time is 13:52:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.