How far is Randallstown, MD from Rockville, MD?

The driving distance from Randallstown, MD to Rockville, MD is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
41.45 mi
00h 54m
Flight
27.38 mi
44.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.38 mi
Kilometers
44.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.45 mi
Kilometers
66.7 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Wed, May 13, 2:43 PM EDT
Return by in Randallstown
Wed, May 13, 3:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Randallstown
2026-05-13T13:49
Arrive Rockville
Wed, May 13, 2:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Randallstown
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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Randallstown
19.2 mi
00h 27m
To Rockville
22.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Liberty Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    2205 ft · 54 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick

    829 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    2891 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

    13 mi · 16 min · Columbia Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Laurel, Burtonsville

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Columbia Pike

    45 m · 3 sec · Old Columbia Pike

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Columbia Pike

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Columbia Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Columbia Pike

    1864 ft · 57 sec · Old Columbia Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Spencerville Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Spencerville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Norbeck Road

    8.7 mi · 14 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 Randallstown 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
13 mi · 31%
Norbeck Road
8.65 mi · 21%
I 70 West
4.21 mi · 10%
Spencerville Road
3.09 mi · 7%
Liberty Road
2.87 mi · 7%
Baltimore Beltway
2.21 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Pike

Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

13 mi · 00h 16m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 27m from Randallstown
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Randallstown and Mostly Clear near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Randallstown and 22.2 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Randallstown and Mostly Clear near Rockville.

Stop Ideas Near North 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 North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
City of College Park
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

City of College Park

College Park , MD
8400 Baltimore Ave #375, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 2.6/5 5 reviews City government office,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 13.3 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 North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Randallstown and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 27.38 mi (44.06 km).

Randallstown

#1 Randallstown

Census designated place

Population32,430
Coordinates39.3673300, -76.7952500
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Rockville

#2 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Liberty Road (-76.795227, 39.367368)
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.54 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.92 gal · 11.08 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.71 $13.43
Premium $4.95 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.73 $17.46

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Randallstown and Rockville. The current time is 13:49:14.

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.