How far is Rockville, MD from Highland, MD?
The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Highland, MD is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockville and Highland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Highland.
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Start on South Washington Street
91 m · 17 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
1648 ft · 51 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Continue on Veirs Mill Road
2844 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road
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Turn left onto First Street
2769 ft · 1 min · First Street
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Continue on Norbeck Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Norbeck Road
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Old Baltimore Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Old Baltimore Road
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Turn right onto Olney Sandy Spring Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road
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Continue on Ashton Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Ashton Road
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Continue on Clarksville Pike
1.5 mi · 3 min · Clarksville Pike
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Turn right onto Scaggsville Road
21 m · 1 sec · Scaggsville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scaggsville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockville and Highland.
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.
Norbeck Road
Continue on Norbeck Road
3.58 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Rockville and Rain Showers near Highland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Highland?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Olney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Rockville and 7.2 miles from Highland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.16 one way or $4.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rockville and Rain Showers near Highland.
Stop Ideas Near Olney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olney.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Highland. Straight-line distance: 12.35 mi (19.88 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 Highland
Highland is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1790000, -76.9574800 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland (-76.95748, 39.179)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.24 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $2.62 | $5.25 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
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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