How far is Pumphrey, MD from Rockville, MD?

The driving distance from Pumphrey, MD to Rockville, MD is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.13 mi
00h 48m
Flight
29.12 mi
46.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.12 mi
Kilometers
46.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.13 mi
Kilometers
62.97 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:57 AM EDT
Return by in Pumphrey
Sun, Apr 19, 7:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pumphrey
2026-04-19T06:08
Arrive Rockville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pumphrey
9:30 PM EDT
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 Pumphrey
19.4 mi
00h 24m
To Rockville
19.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elizabeth Avenue

    15 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gibbons Avenue

    598 ft · 26 sec · Gibbons Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Belle Grove Road

    2482 ft · 1 min · Belle Grove Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on North Camp Meade Road

    1119 ft · 32 sec · North Camp Meade Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 695 West: Towson

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    3.3 mi · 4 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 Pumphrey 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
17.5 mi · 45%
Intercounty Connector
9.47 mi · 24%
Norbeck Road
3.59 mi · 9%
Baltimore Beltway
3.26 mi · 8%
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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Laurel
00h 24m from Pumphrey
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Pumphrey and Rain Showers near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 19.4 miles from Pumphrey and 19.8 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Pumphrey and Rain Showers 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 14.9 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park
City of Bowie
Meeting point 14.1 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 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 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 Pumphrey and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 29.12 mi (46.86 km).

Pumphrey

#1 Pumphrey

Census designated place

Population5,322
Coordinates39.2173300, -76.6371900
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Rockville

#2 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth Avenue (-76.637249, 39.217453)
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.23 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.76 gal · 10.46 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $4.95 $6.84 $13.67
Diesel $5.98 $8.25 $16.50

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 Pumphrey and Rockville. The current time is 06:08:16.

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.