How far is Rockville, MD from Elkridge, MD?

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Elkridge, MD is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.08 mi
00h 45m
Flight
25.15 mi
40.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.15 mi
Kilometers
40.48 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.08 mi
Kilometers
51.62 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elkridge
Wed, May 13, 12:44 AM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Wed, May 13, 1:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-05-12T23:58
Arrive Elkridge
Wed, May 13, 12:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Calverton
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Rockville
16 mi
00h 22m
To Elkridge
16 mi
00h 22m

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
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    91 m · 17 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    1648 ft · 51 sec · West Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Veirs Mill Road

    2844 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto First Street

    2769 ft · 1 min · First Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Norbeck Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Norbeck Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    1525 ft · 38 sec · Georgia Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll East

    2675 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Intercounty Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

    2257 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive

    2986 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville

    2970 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie

    1 km · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1918 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Elkridge

    1979 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Washington Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Washington Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Old Washington Road

    802 ft · 23 sec · Old Washington Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Washington Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Intercounty Connector
10.1 mi · 32%
MD 198 West
9.71 mi · 30%
Norbeck Road
3.58 mi · 11%
Washington Boulevard
2.96 mi · 9%
MD 198
1.51 mi · 5%
MD 100 East
1.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Intercounty Connector

Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

10.1 mi · 00h 13m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calverton
00h 22m from Rockville
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rockville and Sunny near Elkridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Calverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Rockville and 16 miles from Elkridge.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Calverton

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 Calverton and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.7 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 12.5 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
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 5.8 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 Calverton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

18 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

19 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Elkridge. Straight-line distance: 25.15 mi (40.48 km).

Rockville

#1 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Elkridge

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

Population15,593
Coordinates39.2126100, -76.7135800
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockville (-77.15276, 39.084)
End: Elkridge (-76.71358, 39.21261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.28 L · about $4.62
Round trip
$9.23
2.26 gal · 8.56 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.62 $9.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.20 $10.39
Premium $4.95 $5.60 $11.20
Diesel $5.98 $6.76 $13.51

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockville and Elkridge. The current time is 23:58:22.

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.