How far is Mechanicsville, MD from Rockville, MD?

The driving distance from Mechanicsville, MD to Rockville, MD is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.67 mi
01h 20m
Flight
49.47 mi
79.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.47 mi
Kilometers
79.62 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.67 mi
Kilometers
105.68 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Sun, Nov 8, 7:24 AM EST
Return by in Mechanicsville
Sun, Nov 8, 8:45 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mechanicsville
2026-11-08T06:03
Arrive Rockville
Sun, Nov 8, 7:24 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mechanicsville
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
Morningside
MD

Town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Mechanicsville
32.7 mi
00h 40m
To Rockville
32.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mechanicsville Road

    1413 ft · 48 sec · Mechanicsville Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Three Notch Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Three Notch Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Leonardtown Road

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Crain Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Crain Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Branch Avenue

    9 mi · 12 min · Branch Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    2193 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    18.3 mi · 25 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 Mechanicsville and Rockville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
27.9 mi · 42%
Leonardtown Road
10.6 mi · 16%
Branch Avenue
8.96 mi · 14%
I 270 North
5.36 mi · 8%
Three Notch Road
5 mi · 8%
Mattawoman Beantown Road
3.28 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

18.3 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morningside
00h 40m from Mechanicsville
Leave By
3:48 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mechanicsville and Sunny near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Morningside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Mechanicsville and 32.9 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morningside

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 Morningside and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 8.2 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 8.9 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 5.1 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 11.9 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 Morningside.

RAIL

Washington Union Station

12 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

14 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

32 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mechanicsville and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 49.47 mi (79.62 km).

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#1 Mechanicsville

Mechanicsville is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.4429000, -76.7438500
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Rockville

#2 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Mechanicsville Road (-76.743913, 38.442903)
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.77 L · about $9.15
Round trip
$18.30
4.64 gal · 17.54 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $9.15 $18.30
Mid-grade $4.56 $10.58 $21.16
Premium $4.88 $11.32 $22.65
Diesel $6.29 $14.60 $29.20

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Mechanicsville and Rockville. The current time is 06:03:57.

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.