How far is Rockville, MD from Brunswick, MD?

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Brunswick, MD is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
41.08 mi
00h 55m
Flight
30 mi
48.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30 mi
Kilometers
48.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.08 mi
Kilometers
66.11 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Tue, May 12, 7:38 PM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Tue, May 12, 8:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-05-12T18:43
Arrive Brunswick
Tue, May 12, 7:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockville
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
Green Valley
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Rockville
20.5 mi
00h 27m
To Brunswick
20.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    19 m · 9 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    1021 ft · 28 sec · West Montgomery Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto West Jefferson Street

    89 m · 11 sec · West Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto I 270 North

    25.1 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    2867 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town, Leesburg

    1716 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town, Leesburg

    1802 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson National Pike

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Jefferson National Pike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson National Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Jefferson National Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 180: Petersville

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    54 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jefferson Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Pike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Petersville Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Petersville Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Petersville Road

    56 m · 7 sec · Petersville Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road

    2075 ft · 51 sec · Petersville Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Petersville Road

    59 m · 3 sec · Petersville Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road

    28 m · 10 sec · Petersville Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Petersville Road

    22 m · 3 sec · Petersville Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Petersville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
25.4 mi · 62%
Jefferson National Pike
8.03 mi · 20%
Petersville Road
2.78 mi · 7%
Jefferson Pike
1.7 mi · 4%
West Montgomery Avenue
0.93 mi · 2%
I 70 West
0.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left onto I 270 North

25.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Valley
00h 27m from Rockville
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rockville and Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Green Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Rockville and 20.6 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockville and Sunny near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Green Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Green Valley, 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 Green Valley.

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

14 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

15 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

28 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

38 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 30 mi (48.28 km).

Rockville

#1 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population6,652
Coordinates39.3142700, -77.6277700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockville (-77.15276, 39.084)
End: Brunswick (-77.62777, 39.31427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
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 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.85
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.92 $11.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.67 $13.34
Premium $4.95 $7.18 $14.37
Diesel $5.98 $8.67 $17.34

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockville and Brunswick. The current time is 18:43:00.

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.