How far is Federalsburg, MD from Rockville, MD?
The driving distance from Federalsburg, MD to Rockville, MD is about 101 miles (162.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federalsburg and Rockville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federalsburg and Rockville.
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Start on East Central Avenue
128 m · 13 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1671 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Bloomingdale Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Bloomingdale Avenue
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Turn right onto Federalsburg Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Federalsburg Highway
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Continue on Federalsburg Highway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Federalsburg Highway
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Turn left onto Shore Highway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Shore Highway
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Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Take the exit slight right
527 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 40 min · Ocean Gateway
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
2347 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
3221 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 189: Falls Road
753 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 189 North: Falls Road, Rockville, Town Center
567 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Falls Road
132 m · 21 sec · Falls Road
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Turn left onto Great Falls Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Great Falls Road
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Continue on West Montgomery Avenue
1159 ft · 38 sec · West Montgomery Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
19 m · 2 sec · South Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federalsburg and Rockville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ocean Gateway
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Federalsburg and Mostly Clear near Rockville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federalsburg to Rockville?
The road trip is about 101 miles (162.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Cape Saint Claire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Federalsburg and 50.3 miles from Rockville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79 miles (127.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.55 one way or $29.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Federalsburg and Mostly Clear near Rockville.
Stop Ideas Near Cape Saint Claire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cape Saint Claire.
Kent Island, MD
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federalsburg and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 78.98 mi (127.1 km).
#1 Federalsburg
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,658 |
| Coordinates | 38.6942800, -75.7721600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockville
The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 69,512 |
| Coordinates | 39.0840000, -77.1527600 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $14.55 | $29.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.37 | $32.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.64 | $35.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.29 | $42.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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