How far is Rockville, MD from Friendly, MD?
The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Friendly, MD is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 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 EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockville and Friendly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Friendly.
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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 right to continue on I 270 Spur: Washington, Northern Virginia
2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
18.5 mi · 23 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)
4.3 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 210 South: Indian Head
783 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on MD 210 South: Indian Head
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Indian Head Highway
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Turn left onto Old Fort Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Fort Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Fort Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockville and Friendly.
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
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
18.5 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Rockville and Scattered Rain Showers near Friendly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Friendly?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 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?
Brookmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Rockville and 19 miles from Friendly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rockville and Scattered Rain Showers near Friendly.
Stop Ideas Near Brookmont
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
District of Columbia Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookmont.
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Union Station
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Friendly. Straight-line distance: 24.79 mi (39.9 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 Friendly
Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 9,250 |
| Coordinates | 38.7517800, -76.9785900 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Friendly (-76.97859, 38.75178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
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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