How far is Rockville, MD from Buckeystown, MD?

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Buckeystown, MD is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
25.82 mi
00h 38m
Flight
22.87 mi
36.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.87 mi
Kilometers
36.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.82 mi
Kilometers
41.56 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckeystown
Tue, May 12, 7:59 PM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Tue, May 12, 8:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-05-12T19:21
Arrive Buckeystown
Tue, May 12, 7:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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
Germantown
MD

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

From Rockville
12.9 mi
00h 19m
To Buckeystown
12.9 mi
00h 19m

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
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.3 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 80: Urbana, Buckeystown

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fingerboard Road

    861 ft · 16 sec · Fingerboard Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fingerboard Road

    33 m · 2 sec · Fingerboard Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Fingerboard Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Fingerboard Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Michaels Mill Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Michaels Mill Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Buckeystown Pike

    880 ft · 25 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckeystown Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
19.6 mi · 76%
Fingerboard Road
3.73 mi · 14%
Michaels Mill Road
1.16 mi · 5%
West Montgomery Avenue
0.93 mi · 4%
MD 80
0.2 mi · 1%
Buckeystown Pike
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left onto I 270 North

19.3 mi · 00h 25m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 19m from Rockville
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rockville and Mostly Clear near Buckeystown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Rockville and 12.9 miles from Buckeystown.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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 Germantown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 8 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 8 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
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rockville station

15 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

29 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

29 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

38 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Buckeystown. Straight-line distance: 22.87 mi (36.81 km).

Rockville

#1 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
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#2 Buckeystown

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population1,019
Coordinates39.3348200, -77.4316500
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockville (-77.15276, 39.084)
End: Buckeystown (-77.43165, 39.33482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.45 L · about $3.72
Round trip
$7.44
1.82 gal · 6.9 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.72 $7.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.19 $8.37
Premium $4.95 $4.51 $9.02
Diesel $5.98 $5.44 $10.88

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 Buckeystown. The current time is 19:21:08.

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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.