How far is Lansdowne, MD from Rockville, MD?

The driving distance from Lansdowne, MD to Rockville, MD is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.95 mi
00h 47m
Flight
28.62 mi
46.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.62 mi
Kilometers
46.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.95 mi
Kilometers
59.47 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Sat, Nov 7, 12:47 AM EST
Return by in Lansdowne
Sat, Nov 7, 1:34 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansdowne
2026-11-07T00:00
Arrive Rockville
Sat, Nov 7, 12:47 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lansdowne
9:30 PM EST
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
West Laurel
MD

Census designated place

From Lansdowne
18.3 mi
00h 23m
To Rockville
18.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clyde Avenue

    1232 ft · 46 sec · Clyde Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hammonds Ferry Road

    2654 ft · 1 min · Hammonds Ferry Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    62 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Hollins Ferry Road

    613 ft · 21 sec · Hollins Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 695 North

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington

    2281 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Intercounty Connector

  11. 11

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

    1708 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

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

    2642 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Norbeck Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Norbeck Road

  15. 15

    Continue on First Street

    2575 ft · 57 sec · First Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Veirs Mill Road

    2936 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    1622 ft · 54 sec · East Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    91 m · 10 sec · South Washington Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansdowne 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
17.5 mi · 47%
Intercounty Connector
9.47 mi · 26%
Norbeck Road
3.59 mi · 10%
Baltimore Beltway
1.11 mi · 3%
MD 200 Toll West
0.92 mi · 2%
Georgia Avenue
0.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

17.1 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Laurel
00h 23m from Lansdowne
Leave By
4:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lansdowne and Sunny near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 18.3 miles from Lansdowne and 18.6 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lansdowne and Sunny near Rockville.

Stop Ideas Near West Laurel

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 West Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.7 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
City of Bowie
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
15901 Excalibur Rd, Bowie, MD 20716
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 8 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 West Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

17 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

20 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

21 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansdowne and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 28.62 mi (46.06 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Lansdowne

Lansdowne is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2451100, -76.6605200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Rockville

#2 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Clyde Avenue (-76.660549, 39.245336)
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $5.18
Round trip
$10.36
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.18 $10.36
Mid-grade $4.57 $5.99 $11.98
Premium $4.89 $6.41 $12.82
Diesel $6.30 $8.26 $16.51

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansdowne and Rockville. The current time is 00:00:38.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.