How far is Edmonston, MD from Rockville, MD?

The driving distance from Edmonston, MD to Rockville, MD is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
23.95 mi
00h 33m
Flight
15.22 mi
24.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.22 mi
Kilometers
24.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.95 mi
Kilometers
38.55 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:59 PM EDT
Return by in Edmonston
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edmonston
2026-04-19T12:25
Arrive Rockville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Edmonston
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 Edmonston
11.9 mi
00h 16m
To Rockville
12.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Crittenden Street

    29 m · 6 sec · Crittenden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 52nd Avenue

    615 ft · 29 sec · 52nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Decatur Street

    129 m · 13 sec · Decatur Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Kenilworth Avenue

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Kenilworth Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    1626 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 189: Falls Road

    753 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

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

    567 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Falls Road

    132 m · 21 sec · Falls Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Great Falls Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Great Falls Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    1159 ft · 38 sec · West Montgomery Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    19 m · 2 sec · South Washington Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edmonston 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
12.4 mi · 52%
I 270 North
5.36 mi · 22%
Kenilworth Avenue
4.31 mi · 18%
Great Falls Road
0.66 mi · 3%
I 95 North
0.31 mi · 1%
West Montgomery Avenue
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

9.52 mi · 00h 12m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kemp Mill
00h 16m from Edmonston
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Edmonston and Rain Showers near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 11.9 miles from Edmonston and 12.1 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Edmonston and Rain Showers 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 8.7 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 7.4 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 12.1 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 4.8 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 Edmonston and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 15.22 mi (24.49 km).

Edmonston

#1 Edmonston

Town in Maryland, United States

Population1,490
Coordinates38.9467800, -76.9310900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Rockville

#2 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Crittenden Street (-76.931127, 38.946706)
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.2 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.95
1.7 gal · 6.4 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.47 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.95 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.98 $5.08 $10.17

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Edmonston and Rockville. The current time is 12:25:57.

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.