How far is Rockville, MD from Fairwood, MD?
The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Fairwood, MD is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockville and Fairwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Fairwood.
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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
13.4 mi · 17 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295: North Baltimore
1387 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
2806 ft · 43 sec · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, US Park Police
805 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 193 East
88 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Greenbelt Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Greenbelt Road
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Continue on Glenn Dale Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenn Dale Boulevard
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Turn slight left
65 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Bell Station Road
1198 ft · 35 sec · Bell Station Road
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Continue on Fairwood Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Fairwood Parkway
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Turn right onto Gerrards Hope Drive
1108 ft · 51 sec · Gerrards Hope Drive
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Turn right onto Tylers Hope Drive
105 m · 15 sec · Tylers Hope Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tylers Hope Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockville and Fairwood.
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
13.4 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Rockville and Rain Showers near Fairwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Fairwood?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Hillandale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Rockville and 14 miles from Fairwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rockville and Rain Showers near Fairwood.
Stop Ideas Near Hillandale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillandale.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Fairwood. Straight-line distance: 21.97 mi (35.36 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 Fairwood
This suburban community in Prince George's County, Maryland, is situated east of Washington, D.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9566500, -76.7777200 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairwood (-76.77772, 38.95665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.24 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $5.04 | $10.09 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $6.23 | $12.47 |
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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