How far is Edgewood, MD from Rockville, MD?

The driving distance from Edgewood, MD to Rockville, MD is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
65.08 mi
01h 16m
Flight
51.42 mi
82.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.42 mi
Kilometers
82.75 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.08 mi
Kilometers
104.74 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM EDT
Return by in Edgewood
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgewood
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Rockville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgewood
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
Elkridge
MD

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

From Edgewood
31.4 mi
00h 38m
To Rockville
33.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Trimble Road

    23 m · 10 sec · Trimble Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Edgewood Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Edgewood Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pulaski Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mountain Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mountain Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2491 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  11. 11

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  12. 12

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  13. 13

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  15. 15

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    6 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Intercounty Connector

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton

    1708 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton

    2642 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Norbeck Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Norbeck Road

  23. 23

    Continue on First Street

    2575 ft · 57 sec · First Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Veirs Mill Road

    2936 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    1622 ft · 54 sec · East Jefferson Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    91 m · 10 sec · South Washington Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgewood 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
25.6 mi · 39%
Intercounty Connector
9.47 mi · 15%
Express Toll Lanes
7.68 mi · 12%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
5.81 mi · 9%
Norbeck Road
3.59 mi · 6%
Pulaski Highway
1.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Merge slight left

13.6 mi · 00h 16m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkridge
00h 38m from Edgewood
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Edgewood and Sunny near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Edgewood and 33.6 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.40 one way or $18.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elkridge

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

32 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

40 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgewood and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 51.42 mi (82.75 km).

Edgewood

#1 Edgewood

City in Kentucky, United States

Population25,562
Coordinates39.4187200, -76.2944000
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Rockville

#2 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.294412, 39.418716)
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.69 L · about $9.40
Round trip
$18.80
4.6 gal · 17.38 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.40 $18.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.58 $21.16
Premium $4.95 $11.39 $22.79
Diesel $5.98 $13.75 $27.51

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgewood and Rockville. The current time is 00:44:52.

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.