How far is Rockville, MD from Grasonville, MD?

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Grasonville, MD is about 62 miles (99.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
61.99 mi
01h 24m
Flight
51.34 mi
82.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.34 mi
Kilometers
82.62 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.99 mi
Kilometers
99.76 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grasonville
Sun, May 31, 6:58 AM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Sun, May 31, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-05-31T05:34
Arrive Grasonville
Sun, May 31, 6:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Bowie
MD

The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.

From Rockville
30.9 mi
00h 42m
To Grasonville
31.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.7 mi · 26 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Chester River Beach Road

    1366 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Chester River Beach Road

    621 ft · 20 sec · Chester River Beach Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1011 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Perrys Corner Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Perrys Corner Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Perrys Corner Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 30%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 30%
Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 26%
I 270 South
5.65 mi · 9%
US 50 East
1.01 mi · 2%
Great Falls Road
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John Hanson Highway

Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowie
00h 42m from Rockville
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rockville and Sunny near Grasonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Bowie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Rockville and 31.1 miles from Grasonville.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bowie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowie, 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 Bowie.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

12 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

28 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Grasonville. Straight-line distance: 51.34 mi (82.62 km).

Rockville

#1 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Grasonville

Census designated place

Population3,425
Coordinates38.9581700, -76.2102300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockville (-77.15276, 39.084)
End: Grasonville (-76.21023, 38.95817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.28 L · about $8.95
Round trip
$17.90
4.38 gal · 16.56 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.95 $17.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.07 $20.14
Premium $4.95 $10.85 $21.70
Diesel $5.98 $13.10 $26.19

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockville and Grasonville. The current time is 05:34:20.

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.