How far is Rockville, MD from Centreville, MD?

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Centreville, MD is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
72.59 mi
01h 38m
Flight
58.36 mi
93.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.36 mi
Kilometers
93.92 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.59 mi
Kilometers
116.82 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:37 AM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Crofton
MD

Census place in Maryland, USA

From Rockville
36.2 mi
00h 49m
To Centreville
36.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    19 m · 9 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    1144 ft · 34 sec · West Montgomery Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Great Falls Road

    1 km · 2 min · Great Falls Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Falls Road

    132 m · 17 sec · Falls Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Falls Road

    144 m · 18 sec · Falls Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 270 South

    1769 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    16.3 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 213 North

    1814 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Centreville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Commerce Street

    829 ft · 15 sec · South Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Kidwell Avenue

    69 m · 10 sec · Kidwell Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kidwell Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
27.3 mi · 38%
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 26%
Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 22%
I 270 South
5.65 mi · 8%
Centreville Road
2.01 mi · 3%
US 50 East
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

21.6 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crofton
00h 49m from Rockville
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Rockville and Chance Rain Showers near Centreville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Crofton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Rockville and 36.4 miles from Centreville.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Rockville and Chance Rain Showers near Centreville.

Stop Ideas Near Crofton

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 Crofton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Upper Marlboro Town Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Upper Marlboro Town Hall

Upper Marlboro , MD
14211 School Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 6 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

30 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Centreville. Straight-line distance: 58.36 mi (93.92 km).

Rockville

#1 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Centreville

Town in Maryland, United States

Population4,949
Coordinates39.0417800, -76.0663300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockville (-77.15276, 39.084)
End: Centreville (-76.06633, 39.04178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.7 L · about $10.46
Round trip
$20.92
5.12 gal · 19.4 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.46 $20.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.77 $23.55
Premium $4.95 $12.68 $25.36
Diesel $5.98 $15.31 $30.62

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockville and Centreville. The current time is 00:59:01.

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.