How far is Rockville, MD from Davidsonville, MD?

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Davidsonville, MD is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.13 mi
00h 53m
Flight
30.28 mi
48.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.28 mi
Kilometers
48.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.13 mi
Kilometers
61.37 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davidsonville
Fri, Nov 6, 3:34 PM EST
Return by in Rockville
Fri, Nov 6, 4:27 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-11-06T14:40
Arrive Davidsonville
Fri, Nov 6, 3:34 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockville
9:30 PM EST
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
Berwyn Heights
MD

Town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Rockville
19 mi
00h 26m
To Davidsonville
19.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.4 mi · 12 min · John Hanson Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 424: Davidsonville, Crofton

    2824 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 424 South: Davidsonville Road, Davidsonville

    1273 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Davidsonville Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Davidsonville Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Birdsville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 43%
John Hanson Highway
10.4 mi · 27%
I 270 South
5.65 mi · 15%
Davidsonville Road
2.99 mi · 8%
US 50 East
1.01 mi · 3%
Great Falls Road
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

16.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berwyn Heights
00h 26m from Rockville
Leave By
4:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Rockville and Chance Rain Showers near Davidsonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Berwyn Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Rockville and 19.1 miles from Davidsonville.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.30 one way or $10.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Rockville and Chance Rain Showers near Davidsonville.

Stop Ideas Near Berwyn Heights

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 Berwyn Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.9 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 8.8 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
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 2.2 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 Berwyn Heights.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

14 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

23 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Davidsonville. Straight-line distance: 30.28 mi (48.73 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 Davidsonville

Davidsonville is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9228900, -76.6283000
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockville (-77.15276, 39.084)
End: Davidsonville (-76.6283, 38.92289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.09 L · about $5.30
Round trip
$10.60
2.68 gal · 10.18 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.30 $10.60
Mid-grade $4.57 $6.13 $12.25
Premium $4.89 $6.56 $13.11
Diesel $6.30 $8.44 $16.89

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockville and Davidsonville. The current time is 14:40:50.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.