How far is Oxon Hill, MD from Rockville, MD?

The driving distance from Oxon Hill, MD to Rockville, MD is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
35.05 mi
00h 43m
Flight
21.28 mi
34.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.28 mi
Kilometers
34.24 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.05 mi
Kilometers
56.4 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Fri, Oct 16, 1:20 AM EDT
Return by in Oxon Hill
Fri, Oct 16, 2:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxon Hill
2026-10-16T00:37
Arrive Rockville
Fri, Oct 16, 1:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oxon Hill
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
Brookmont
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Oxon Hill
17.5 mi
00h 21m
To Rockville
17.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oxon Hill and Rockville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Livingston Road

    14 m · 10 sec · Livingston Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Oxon Hill Road

    1958 ft · 44 sec · Oxon Hill Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 210 North

    926 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway

    729 ft · 12 sec · Indian Head Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Alexandria, Richmond

    790 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 95 South, I 495 South: Alexandria, Richmond

    157 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Continue on Capital Beltway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    16 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270: Rockville, Frederick

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 189: Falls Road

    753 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

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

    567 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Falls Road

    132 m · 21 sec · Falls Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Great Falls Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Great Falls Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    1159 ft · 38 sec · West Montgomery Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    19 m · 2 sec · South Washington Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxon Hill 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
19.1 mi · 54%
Capital Beltway (Local)
8.8 mi · 25%
I 270
3.09 mi · 9%
I 270 North
1.79 mi · 5%
Great Falls Road
0.66 mi · 2%
Oxon Hill Road
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

16 mi · 00h 19m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookmont
00h 21m from Oxon Hill
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Oxon Hill and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oxon Hill to Rockville?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Brookmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Oxon Hill and 17.6 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Oxon Hill and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockville.

Stop Ideas Near Brookmont

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 Brookmont and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 11.5 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 11.9 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 13.3 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
District of Columbia Court
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

District of Columbia Court

Washington , DC
430 E St NW #115, Washington, DC 20001
Rating 4.5/5 10 reviews City courthouse,Federal courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookmont.

RAIL

Washington Union Station

11 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

16 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

New Carrollton station

22 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxon Hill and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 21.28 mi (34.24 km).

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#1 Oxon Hill

Oxon Hill is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8034500, -76.9897000
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Rockville

#2 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Livingston Road (-76.989759, 38.803406)
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $5.26
Round trip
$10.52
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $5.26 $10.52
Mid-grade $4.84 $6.00 $12.01
Premium $5.15 $6.38 $12.76
Diesel $6.36 $7.89 $15.78

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxon Hill and Rockville. The current time is 00:37:15.

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.