How far is Fallston, MD from Rockville, MD?

The driving distance from Fallston, MD to Rockville, MD is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
65.31 mi
01h 16m
Flight
49.57 mi
79.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.57 mi
Kilometers
79.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.31 mi
Kilometers
105.11 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Fallston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fallston
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Rockville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 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
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fallston
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 Fallston
32.5 mi
00h 38m
To Rockville
32.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
74°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Fallston Road

    81 m · 12 sec · Old Fallston Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Watervale Road

    939 ft · 29 sec · Watervale Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fallston Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Fallston Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mountain Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2489 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

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

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  10. 10

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  12. 12

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  14. 14

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    6 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Intercounty Connector

  18. 18

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

    1708 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

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

    2642 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Norbeck Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Norbeck Road

  22. 22

    Continue on First Street

    2575 ft · 57 sec · First Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Veirs Mill Road

    2936 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    1622 ft · 54 sec · East Jefferson Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    91 m · 10 sec · South Washington Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fallston 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
25.6 mi · 39%
Intercounty Connector
9.47 mi · 14%
Express Toll Lanes
7.68 mi · 12%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
5.81 mi · 9%
Mountain Road
5.1 mi · 8%
Norbeck Road
3.59 mi · 5%
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 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkridge
00h 38m from Fallston
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fallston and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 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 32.5 miles from Fallston and 32.9 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:56 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 Chance Rain Showers around Fallston and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Fallston and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 49.57 mi (79.78 km).

Fallston

#1 Fallston

Census designated place

Population8,958
Coordinates39.5145500, -76.4110700
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Rockville

#2 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Fallston Road (-76.411089, 39.514551)
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
8.72 L · about $9.40
Round trip
$18.80
4.6 gal · 17.44 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Fallston and Rockville. The current time is 23:37:37.

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.