How far is Rockville, MD from Federalsburg, MD?

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Federalsburg, MD is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
100.53 mi
02h 20m
Flight
78.98 mi
127.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.98 mi
Kilometers
127.1 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.53 mi
Kilometers
161.78 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federalsburg
Thu, May 14, 2:58 AM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Thu, May 14, 5:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-05-14T00:38
Arrive Federalsburg
Thu, May 14, 2:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Cape Saint Claire
MD

Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

From Rockville
50.2 mi
01h 10m
To Federalsburg
50.3 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph NW
Destination
Federalsburg Weather
MD
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Thursday
Using Denton as the closest live forecast in the Caroline County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Shore Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Shore Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Shore Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Federalsburg Highway

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Federalsburg Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bloomingdale Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bloomingdale Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    1671 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    128 m · 8 sec · East Central Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 21%
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 19%
Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 16%
Shore Highway
10.8 mi · 11%
Federalsburg Highway
9.94 mi · 10%
US 50 East
7.95 mi · 8%
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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Saint Claire
01h 10m from Rockville
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockville and Chance Rain Showers near Federalsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Cape Saint Claire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Rockville and 50.3 miles from Federalsburg.

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

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockville and Chance Rain Showers near Federalsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Cape Saint Claire

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cape Saint Claire, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cape Saint Claire.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

20 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

38 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Federalsburg. Straight-line distance: 78.98 mi (127.1 km).

Rockville

#1 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Federalsburg

Town of the United States

Population2,658
Coordinates38.6942800, -75.7721600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockville (-77.15276, 39.084)
End: Federalsburg (-75.77216, 38.69428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.43 L · about $14.51
Round trip
$29.01
7.1 gal · 26.86 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.51 $29.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.33 $32.65
Premium $4.95 $17.59 $35.17
Diesel $5.98 $21.23 $42.46

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockville and Federalsburg. The current time is 00:38:27.

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.