How far is Rockville, MD from Aspen Hill, MD?

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Aspen Hill, MD is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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
4.93 mi
00h 12m
Flight
4.29 mi
6.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.29 mi
Kilometers
6.9 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.93 mi
Kilometers
7.93 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aspen Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 6:53 AM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-04-18T06:40
Arrive Aspen Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 6:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rockville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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 Bethesda
MD

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

From Rockville
2.5 mi
00h 06m
To Aspen Hill
2.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Aspen Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    91 m · 17 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    1648 ft · 51 sec · West Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Veirs Mill Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Veirs Mill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Aspen Hill Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Aspen Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    112 m · 9 sec · Georgia Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    73 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    22 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockville and Aspen Hill.

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
183.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veirs Mill Road
2.49 mi · 51%
Aspen Hill Road
1.91 mi · 39%
West Jefferson Street
0.31 mi · 6%
Georgia Avenue
0.07 mi · 1%
South Washington Street
0.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veirs Mill Road

Continue on Veirs Mill Road

2.49 mi · 00h 06m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
4.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bethesda
00h 06m from Rockville
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockville and Mostly Sunny near Aspen Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Aspen Hill?

The road trip is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

North Bethesda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Rockville and 2.5 miles from Aspen Hill.

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

The direct path is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.69 one way or $1.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockville and Mostly Sunny near Aspen Hill.

Stop Ideas Near North Bethesda

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 Bethesda and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 13 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 11.1 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 Bethesda.

RAIL

Rockville station

5 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

19 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

24 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Aspen Hill. Straight-line distance: 4.29 mi (6.9 km).

Rockville

#1 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Aspen Hill

#2 Aspen Hill

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

Population48,759
Coordinates39.0795500, -77.0730300
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockville (-77.15276, 39.084)
End: Aspen Hill (-77.07303, 39.07955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.17 gal
0.66 L · about $0.69
Round trip
$1.39
0.34 gal · 1.32 L
Estimated CO2
1.5 kg one way
Round trip: 3 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.69 $1.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.78 $1.56
Premium $4.95 $0.84 $1.68
Diesel $5.98 $1.02 $2.03

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockville and Aspen Hill. The current time is 06:40:36.

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.