How far is Rockville, MD from Herald Harbor, MD?

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Herald Harbor, MD is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
38.94 mi
01h 03m
Flight
31.38 mi
50.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.38 mi
Kilometers
50.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.94 mi
Kilometers
62.66 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Herald Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-04-19T09:43
Arrive Herald Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Laurel
MD

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Rockville
19.4 mi
00h 31m
To Herald Harbor
19.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Herald Harbor.

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    91 m · 17 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    1648 ft · 51 sec · West Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Veirs Mill Road

    2844 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto First Street

    2769 ft · 1 min · First Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Norbeck Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Norbeck Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    1525 ft · 38 sec · Georgia Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll East

    2675 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    11.4 mi · 14 min · Intercounty Connector

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Laurel

    1020 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Baltimore Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Baltimore Street

    142 m · 13 sec · Baltimore Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Baltimore Avenue

    741 ft · 18 sec · Baltimore Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Baltimore Street

    704 ft · 19 sec · Baltimore Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    128 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Gorman Avenue

    105 m · 8 sec · Gorman Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Fort Meade Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Fort Meade Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Laurel Fort Meade Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward MD 32 East: Odenton

    1660 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

    8.3 mi · 11 min · Patuxent Freeway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 178: Crownsville

    1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Generals Highway

    1381 ft · 31 sec · Generals Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Herald Harbor Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Herald Harbor Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Herald Harbor Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Herald Harbor Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Hall Road

    137 m · 20 sec · Hall Road

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto Buttonwood Trail

    1152 ft · 51 sec · Buttonwood Trail

  27. 27

    Continue on Kyle Road

    605 ft · 27 sec · Kyle Road

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Kyle Road

    1591 ft · 1 min · Kyle Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Hazel Trail

    8 m · 1 sec · Hazel Trail

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hazel Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Intercounty Connector
11.4 mi · 29%
Patuxent Freeway
9.06 mi · 23%
Laurel Fort Meade Road
4.39 mi · 11%
Norbeck Road
3.58 mi · 9%
Baltimore Avenue
2.57 mi · 7%
Herald Harbor Road
2.05 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Intercounty Connector

Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

11.4 mi · 00h 14m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurel
00h 31m from Rockville
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Rockville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Herald Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Herald Harbor?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Rockville and 19.5 miles from Herald Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Rockville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Herald Harbor.

Stop Ideas Near Laurel

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
City of Bowie
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
15901 Excalibur Rd, Bowie, MD 20716
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

17 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

26 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Herald Harbor. Straight-line distance: 31.38 mi (50.5 km).

Rockville

#1 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Herald Harbor

#2 Herald Harbor

Census designated place

Population2,603
Coordinates39.0537200, -76.5691300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockville (-77.15276, 39.084)
End: Herald Harbor (-76.56913, 39.05372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.2 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.74 gal · 10.4 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.30 $12.60
Premium $4.95 $6.79 $13.57
Diesel $5.98 $8.19 $16.39

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockville and Herald Harbor. The current time is 09:43:53.

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.