How far is Denton, MD from Rock Hall, MD?

The driving distance from Denton, MD to Rock Hall, MD is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
45.71 mi
01h 15m
Flight
28.04 mi
45.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.04 mi
Kilometers
45.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.71 mi
Kilometers
73.57 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hall
Thu, Oct 15, 3:58 PM EDT
Return by in Denton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denton
2026-10-15T14:42
Arrive Rock Hall
Thu, Oct 15, 3:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denton
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
Church Hill
MD

Town in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, United States

From Denton
22.8 mi
00h 37m
To Rock Hall
22.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
Rock Hall Weather
MD
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Thursday
Using Chestertown as the closest live forecast in the Kent County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Denton and Rock Hall.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denton and Rock Hall.

  1. 1

    Start on South 6th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South 6th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Greensboro Road

    9.8 mi · 15 min · Greensboro Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Greensboro Goldsboro Road

    1094 ft · 18 sec · Greensboro Goldsboro Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Greensboro-Goldsboro Road

    1661 ft · 28 sec · Greensboro-Goldsboro Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Oldtown Road

    2633 ft · 50 sec · Oldtown Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Goldsboro Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Goldsboro Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Roberts Station Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Roberts Station Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Walnut Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Walnut Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Church Hill Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Church Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Chestertown Church Hill Road

    773 ft · 13 sec · Chestertown Church Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1196 ft · 28 sec · Maple Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Cross Street

    727 ft · 24 sec · North Cross Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · High Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward High Street

    44 m · 3 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto High Street

    2216 ft · 44 sec · High Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Chestertown Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Chestertown Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Chestertown Road

    110 m · 7 sec · Chestertown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Rock Hall Road

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Rock Hall Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Rock Hall Avenue

    2306 ft · 1 min · Rock Hall Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    37 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denton and Rock Hall.

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Greensboro Road
9.76 mi · 21%
Rock Hall Road
6.76 mi · 15%
Roberts Station Road
6.51 mi · 14%
Goldsboro Road
6.18 mi · 14%
Church Hill Road
5.77 mi · 13%
Chestertown Road
4.51 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Greensboro Road

Continue on Greensboro Road

9.76 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Church Hill
00h 37m from Denton
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Denton and Rain Showers Likely near Rock Hall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Denton to Rock Hall?

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Church Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Denton and 22.9 miles from Rock Hall.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Denton and Rain Showers Likely near Rock Hall.

Stop Ideas Near Church Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Church Hill, 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 Church Hill.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

29 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

37 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Dover, Delaware

40 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Aberdeen

44 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denton and Rock Hall. Straight-line distance: 28.04 mi (45.13 km).

Denton

#1 Denton

Town in Maryland, United States

Population4,538
Coordinates38.8845600, -75.8271600
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Rock Hall

#2 Rock Hall

Town of the United States

Population1,303
Coordinates39.1381700, -76.2349500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Denton (-75.82716, 38.88456)
End: Rock Hall (-76.23495, 39.13817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
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 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.11 L · about $6.83
Round trip
$13.65
3.22 gal · 12.22 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $6.83 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.84 $7.80 $15.59
Premium $5.15 $8.29 $16.57
Diesel $6.36 $10.24 $20.49

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Denton and Rock Hall. The current time is 14:42:50.

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.