How far is Rock Hall, MD from Rockville, MD?

The driving distance from Rock Hall, MD to Rockville, MD is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
34.74 mi
00h 43m
Flight
23.72 mi
38.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.72 mi
Kilometers
38.18 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.74 mi
Kilometers
55.91 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Sat, May 2, 1:37 PM EDT
Return by in Rock Hall
Sat, May 2, 2:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hall
2026-05-02T12:53
Arrive Rockville
Sat, May 2, 1:37 PM 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
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rock Hall
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Poolesville
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Rock Hall
14.5 mi
00h 21m
To Rockville
20.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hall and Rockville.

  1. 1

    Start on Rock Hall Road

    2822 ft · 2 min · Rock Hall Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Tuscarora Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Tuscarora Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dickerson Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Dickerson Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Darnestown Road

    16 mi · 27 min · Darnestown Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Darnestown Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Darnestown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Montgomery Avenue

    2657 ft · 54 sec · West Montgomery Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Key West Highway

    1027 ft · 30 sec · Key West Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    1159 ft · 38 sec · West Montgomery Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    19 m · 2 sec · South Washington Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Hall 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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Darnestown Road
17.8 mi · 51%
Dickerson Road
4.84 mi · 14%
Tuscarora Road
3.9 mi · 11%
West Montgomery Avenue
1.65 mi · 5%
Rock Hall Road
0.53 mi · 2%
Key West Highway
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Darnestown Road

Continue on Darnestown Road

16 mi · 00h 27m

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 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poolesville
00h 21m from Rock Hall
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Rock Hall and Chance Light Rain near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Hall to Rockville?

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 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?

Poolesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Rock Hall and 20.3 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Rock Hall and Chance Light Rain near Rockville.

Stop Ideas Near Poolesville

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 Poolesville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
Town Hall Garage
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Town Hall Garage

Leesburg , VA
VA-7 BUS, Leesburg, VA 20176
Rating 3.8/5 6 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rockville station

24 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

30 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

30 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

34 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hall and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 23.72 mi (38.18 km).

Rock Hall

#1 Rock Hall

Town of the United States

Population1,255
Coordinates39.2687100, -77.5261000
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Rockville

#2 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.526169, 39.268933)
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.05
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.03 $10.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.95 $6.09 $12.19
Diesel $5.98 $7.36 $14.71

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hall and Rockville. The current time is 12:53:23.

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.