How far is New Windsor, MD from Rockville, MD?
The driving distance from New Windsor, MD to Rockville, MD is about 44 miles (70.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Windsor and Rockville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Windsor and Rockville.
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Start on Church Street
17 m · 4 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto High Street
916 ft · 18 sec · High Street
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Continue on New Windsor Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · New Windsor Road
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Turn left onto Marston Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Marston Road
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Continue on Marston Road
3 mi · 5 min · Marston Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Road
15.3 mi · 24 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Woodfield Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Woodfield Road
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Turn right onto Valley Park Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Valley Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Road
5.3 mi · 10 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Frederick Road
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Turn right onto Middlebrook Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Middlebrook Road
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Turn left onto I 270 South
1631 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 28: West Montgomery Avenue
1074 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Key West Highway
957 ft · 33 sec · Key West Highway
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Continue on West Montgomery Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Montgomery Avenue
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Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue
1159 ft · 38 sec · West Montgomery Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
19 m · 2 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 New Windsor 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.
Ridge Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Road
15.3 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Rain Showers leaving New Windsor and Patchy Fog near Rockville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Windsor to Rockville?
The road trip is about 44 miles (70.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Mount Airy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from New Windsor and 24.1 miles from Rockville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.33 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Windsor and Patchy Fog near Rockville.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Airy.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Windsor and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 31.74 mi (51.08 km).
#1 New Windsor
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,404 |
| Coordinates | 39.5420500, -77.1080400 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.09 | $6.33 | $12.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
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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