How far is Rockville, MD from Drum Point, MD?
The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Drum Point, MD is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockville and Drum Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Drum Point.
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Start on South Washington Street
19 m · 9 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue
1144 ft · 34 sec · West Montgomery Avenue
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Continue on Great Falls Road
1 km · 2 min · Great Falls Road
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Turn right onto Falls Road
132 m · 17 sec · Falls Road
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Continue on Falls Road
144 m · 18 sec · Falls Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 270 South
1769 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
21.9 mi · 29 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro
1696 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road
628 ft · 15 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road
87 m · 5 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
1594 ft · 27 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road
43 m · 2 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
1955 ft · 41 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Take the ramp straight toward MD 4 South: Prince Frederick
1046 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Stephanie Roper Highway
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Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard
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Continue on North Solomons Island Road
9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road
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Continue on South Solomons Island Road
15.2 mi · 21 min · South Solomons Island Road
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Take the exit slight left
72 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Rousby Hall Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Rousby Hall Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rousby Hall Road
55 m · 4 sec · Rousby Hall Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Rousby Hall Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Rousby Hall Road
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Turn left onto Barreda Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Barreda Boulevard
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Turn left onto McMichaels Drive
13 m · 2 sec · McMichaels Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McMichaels Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockville and Drum Point.
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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
21.9 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Rockville and Sunny near Drum Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Drum Point?
The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Upper Marlboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Rockville and 39.8 miles from Drum Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Rockville and Sunny near Drum Point.
Stop Ideas Near Upper Marlboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Chesapeake Beach Town Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Upper Marlboro.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Drum Point. Straight-line distance: 65.36 mi (105.19 km).
#1 Rockville
The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 69,512 |
| Coordinates | 39.0840000, -77.1527600 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Drum Point
Drum Point is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.3267900, -76.4260600 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Drum Point (-76.42606, 38.32679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.92 | $25.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.92 | $27.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.80 | $33.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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