How far is Forest Glen, MD from Rockville, MD?
The driving distance from Forest Glen, MD to Rockville, MD is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Glen and Rockville.
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Start on Seminary Road
27 m · 4 sec · Seminary Road
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Continue on Capitol View Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Capitol View Avenue
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Continue on Metropolitan Avenue
3278 ft · 2 min · Metropolitan Avenue
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Turn right onto Concord Street
586 ft · 28 sec · Concord Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Connecticut Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Connecticut Avenue
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Turn left onto Veirs Mill Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Veirs Mill Road
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
1622 ft · 54 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
91 m · 10 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 Forest Glen and Rockville.
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.
Veirs Mill Road
Turn left onto Veirs Mill Road
4.53 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen to Rockville?
The road trip is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Garrett Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Forest Glen and 7.2 miles from Rockville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Forest Glen and Rain Showers near Rockville.
Stop Ideas Near Garrett Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garrett Park.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Glen and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 7.12 mi (11.46 km).
#1 Forest Glen
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 6,582 |
| Coordinates | 39.0145500, -77.0547000 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
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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