How far is Rockville, MD from Fruitland, MD?
The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Fruitland, MD is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98 miles (157.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockville and Fruitland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Fruitland.
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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
16.3 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Legion Road
86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road
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Turn right onto Shore Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway
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Continue on Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway
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Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Carroll Street
120 m · 10 sec · East Carroll Street
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Turn right onto Eastern Shore Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Eastern Shore Drive
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Continue on South Division Street
108 m · 15 sec · South Division Street
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Turn right onto West College Avenue
1248 ft · 34 sec · West College Avenue
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Turn left onto South Salisbury Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Salisbury Boulevard
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Continue on North Fruitland Boulevard
2633 ft · 45 sec · North Fruitland Boulevard
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
91 m · 18 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right
53 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockville and Fruitland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers leaving Rockville and Rain Showers near Fruitland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Fruitland?
The road trip is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grasonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Rockville and 66.2 miles from Fruitland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98 miles (157.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Rockville and Rain Showers near Fruitland.
Stop Ideas Near Grasonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grasonville.
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BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Fruitland. Straight-line distance: 97.98 mi (157.68 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 Fruitland
City in Maryland
| Population | 5,326 |
| Coordinates | 38.3220600, -75.6202000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fruitland (-75.6202, 38.32206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $19.08 | $38.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.48 | $42.95 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.14 | $46.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.93 | $55.85 |
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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