How far is Glenn Dale, MD from Rockville, MD?

The driving distance from Glenn Dale, MD to Rockville, MD is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
24.23 mi
00h 34m
Flight
19.03 mi
30.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.03 mi
Kilometers
30.63 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.23 mi
Kilometers
39 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:51 PM EDT
Return by in Glenn Dale
Fri, Apr 24, 12:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenn Dale
2026-04-23T23:16
Arrive Rockville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glenn Dale
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Kemp Mill
MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Glenn Dale
12.1 mi
00h 17m
To Rockville
12.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glenn Dale and Rockville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lanham Severn Road

    605 ft · 22 sec · Lanham Severn Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Greenbelt Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Greenbelt Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Southway

    643 ft · 22 sec · Southway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward Washington

    955 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    88 m · 4 sec · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Silver Spring, Baltimore

    2283 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 189: Falls Road

    753 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

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

    567 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Falls Road

    132 m · 21 sec · Falls Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Great Falls Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Great Falls Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    1159 ft · 38 sec · West Montgomery Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    19 m · 2 sec · South Washington Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenn Dale 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
13.1 mi · 54%
I 270 North
5.36 mi · 22%
Greenbelt Road
3.53 mi · 15%
Great Falls Road
0.66 mi · 3%
I 95 North
0.43 mi · 2%
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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kemp Mill
00h 17m from Glenn Dale
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glenn Dale and Sunny near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glenn Dale to Rockville?

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 12.1 miles from Glenn Dale and 12.2 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glenn Dale and Sunny 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 4.6 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 Glenn Dale and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 19.03 mi (30.63 km).

Glenn Dale

#1 Glenn Dale

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population13,466
Coordinates38.9876100, -76.8205300
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Rockville

#2 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.820135, 38.987792)
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.24 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.72 gal · 6.48 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.51 $7.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.95 $4.26 $8.52
Diesel $5.98 $5.14 $10.29

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Glenn Dale and Rockville. The current time is 23:16:40.

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.