How far is Riverside, MD from Rockville, MD?
The driving distance from Riverside, MD to Rockville, MD is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Rivers View Court
119 m · 19 sec · Rivers View Court
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Turn right onto Rivers Edge Road
1743 ft · 1 min · Rivers Edge Road
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Take the ramp slight right
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
4 mi · 5 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward Laurel, Burtonsville
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Columbia Pike
45 m · 3 sec · Old Columbia Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Columbia Pike
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Columbia Pike
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Continue on Old Columbia Pike
1864 ft · 57 sec · Old Columbia Pike
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Continue on Spencerville Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Spencerville Road
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Continue on Norbeck Road
8.7 mi · 14 min · Norbeck Road
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Continue on First Street
2575 ft · 57 sec · First Street
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Turn right onto Veirs Mill Road
2936 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
1622 ft · 54 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
91 m · 10 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 Riverside 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.
Norbeck Road
Continue on Norbeck Road
8.65 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Riverside and Chance Rain Showers 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 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Cloverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Riverside and 12.7 miles from Rockville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Riverside and Chance Rain Showers near Rockville.
Stop Ideas Near Cloverly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
D C Government
Gaithersburg City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cloverly.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 15.62 mi (25.13 km).
#1 Riverside
Riverside is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1734400, -76.8852500 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.24 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
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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