How far is Gambrills, MD from Rockville, MD?
The driving distance from Gambrills, MD to Rockville, MD is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gambrills and Rockville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gambrills and Rockville.
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Start on Maple Road
980 ft · 49 sec · Maple Road
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Turn left onto Gambrills Road
145 m · 15 sec · Gambrills Road
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Turn right onto Annapolis Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Annapolis Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annapolis Road
52 m · 3 sec · Annapolis Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Annapolis Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Annapolis Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 32 West: Columbia
1586 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
8.4 mi · 11 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Washington
2084 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
9.5 mi · 12 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton
1708 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton
2642 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Norbeck Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Norbeck Road
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Continue on First Street
2575 ft · 57 sec · First Street
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Turn right onto Veirs Mill Road
2936 ft · 1 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 Gambrills 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.
Intercounty Connector
Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
9.47 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Gambrills and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Rockville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gambrills to Rockville?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
West Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Gambrills and 19.9 miles from Rockville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Gambrills and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Rockville.
Stop Ideas Near West Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Rockville City Hall
D C Government
City of Bowie
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Laurel.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gambrills and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 26.18 mi (42.13 km).
#1 Gambrills
Gambrills is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0670500, -76.6652400 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $3.97 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.57 | $13.13 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
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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