How far is Rockville, MD from Hancock, MD?

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Hancock, MD is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
78.44 mi
01h 34m
Flight
69.37 mi
111.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.37 mi
Kilometers
111.64 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.44 mi
Kilometers
126.24 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hancock
Wed, May 13, 11:16 PM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Thu, May 14, 12:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-05-13T21:41
Arrive Hancock
Wed, May 13, 11:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Myersville
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Rockville
39.2 mi
00h 47m
To Hancock
39.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    19 m · 9 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    1021 ft · 28 sec · West Montgomery Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto West Jefferson Street

    89 m · 11 sec · West Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto I 270 North

    25.1 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    49.4 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward MD 144: Hancock

    2164 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Taney Alley

    7 m · 1 sec · Taney Alley

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Taney Alley

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
49.8 mi · 63%
I 270 North
25.4 mi · 32%
East Main Street
1.47 mi · 2%
West Montgomery Avenue
0.93 mi · 1%
MD 144
0.41 mi · 1%
I 70
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight right

49.4 mi · 00h 53m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Myersville
00h 47m from Rockville
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Rockville and Mostly Cloudy near Hancock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Myersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Rockville and 39.3 miles from Hancock.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Rockville and Mostly Cloudy near Hancock.

Stop Ideas Near Myersville

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

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

RAIL

Frederick, MD

17 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

19 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

20 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

25 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Hancock. Straight-line distance: 69.37 mi (111.64 km).

Rockville

#1 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Hancock

Town in Maryland

Population1,522
Coordinates39.6989800, -78.1797300
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockville (-77.15276, 39.084)
End: Hancock (-78.17973, 39.69898)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.48 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.64
5.54 gal · 20.96 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.32 $22.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.74 $25.48
Premium $4.95 $13.72 $27.45
Diesel $5.98 $16.56 $33.13

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 Hancock. The current time is 21:41:56.

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.