How far is Maryland City, MD from Rockville, MD?

The driving distance from Maryland City, MD to Rockville, MD is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.26 mi
00h 38m
Flight
17.98 mi
28.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.98 mi
Kilometers
28.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.26 mi
Kilometers
37.44 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:51 PM EDT
Return by in Maryland City
Sat, Apr 18, 11:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland City
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Rockville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maryland City
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
Colesville
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Maryland City
11.5 mi
00h 19m
To Rockville
11.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryland City and Rockville.

  1. 1

    Start on Vale Summit South

    140 m · 25 sec · Vale Summit South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wye Mills South

    859 ft · 40 sec · Wye Mills South

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Hall South

    617 ft · 30 sec · Park Hall South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Line Avenue

    2108 ft · 2 min · Old Line Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Laureldale Drive

    146 m · 30 sec · Laureldale Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Laurel Fort Meade Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Fort Meade Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fort Meade Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Talbott Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Talbott Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Gorman Avenue

    1583 ft · 41 sec · Gorman Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Sandy Spring Road

    2441 ft · 1 min · Sandy Spring Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Washington, Baltimore

    2005 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    2372 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1899 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Intercounty Connector

  17. 17

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

    1708 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

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

    2642 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Norbeck Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Norbeck Road

  21. 21

    Continue on First Street

    2575 ft · 57 sec · First Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Veirs Mill Road

    2936 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    1622 ft · 54 sec · East Jefferson Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    91 m · 10 sec · South Washington Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryland City 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Intercounty Connector
9.47 mi · 41%
Norbeck Road
3.59 mi · 15%
I 95 South
2.1 mi · 9%
Talbott Avenue
0.92 mi · 4%
MD 200 Toll West
0.92 mi · 4%
Laurel Fort Meade Road
0.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colesville
00h 19m from Maryland City
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maryland City and Mostly Sunny near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maryland City to Rockville?

The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Colesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Maryland City and 11.7 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maryland City and Mostly Sunny near Rockville.

Stop Ideas Near Colesville

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 Colesville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.8 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 12.5 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
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 7.5 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 Colesville.

RAIL

Rockville station

13 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

18 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

20 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

29 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryland City and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 17.98 mi (28.93 km).

Maryland City

#1 Maryland City

Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Population16,093
Coordinates39.0920500, -76.8177500
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Rockville

#2 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Vale Summit South (-76.818201, 39.091967)
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.11 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.70
1.64 gal · 6.22 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.35 $6.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.77 $7.54
Premium $4.95 $4.06 $8.12
Diesel $5.98 $4.90 $9.81

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryland City and Rockville. The current time is 22:13:20.

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.