How far is Riverside, MD from Rockville, MD?

The driving distance from Riverside, MD to Rockville, MD is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.85 mi
01h 18m
Flight
55.69 mi
89.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.69 mi
Kilometers
89.62 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.85 mi
Kilometers
107.59 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Sun, Nov 8, 8:24 AM EST
Return by in Riverside
Sun, Nov 8, 9:43 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-11-08T07:06
Arrive Rockville
Sun, Nov 8, 8:24 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverside
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
Elkridge
MD

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

From Riverside
33.2 mi
00h 39m
To Rockville
33.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 3:00 AM EST
Wind
12 mph NW
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 Riverside and Rockville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Collier Lane

    31 m · 7 sec · Collier Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Collier Lane

    612 ft · 32 sec · Collier Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Allison Court

    89 m · 18 sec · Allison Court

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Church Creek Road

    1836 ft · 1 min · Church Creek Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Riverside Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riverside Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Baltimore

    2272 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  11. 11

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  12. 12

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  13. 13

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  15. 15

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    6 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Intercounty Connector

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton

    1708 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton

    2642 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Norbeck Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Norbeck Road

  23. 23

    Continue on First Street

    2575 ft · 57 sec · First Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Veirs Mill Road

    2936 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    1622 ft · 54 sec · East Jefferson Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    91 m · 10 sec · South Washington Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
25.6 mi · 38%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 18%
Intercounty Connector
9.47 mi · 14%
Express Toll Lanes
7.68 mi · 11%
Norbeck Road
3.59 mi · 5%
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Merge slight left

13.6 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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkridge
00h 39m from Riverside
Leave By
3:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Riverside and Sunny near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Riverside and 33.6 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Riverside and Sunny near Rockville.

Stop Ideas Near Elkridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elkridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

32 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

40 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 55.69 mi (89.62 km).

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#1 Riverside

Riverside is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4737200, -76.2413400
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Rockville

#2 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Collier Lane (-76.241195, 39.473857)
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.93 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.61
4.72 gal · 17.86 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $9.31 $18.61
Mid-grade $4.56 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.88 $11.52 $23.04
Diesel $6.29 $14.85 $29.71

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 Riverside and Rockville. The current time is 07:06:17.

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.