How far is Rockville, MD from Hillsmere Shores, MD?

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Hillsmere Shores, MD is about 46 miles (74 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.95 mi
01h 04m
Flight
36.69 mi
59.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.69 mi
Kilometers
59.04 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.95 mi
Kilometers
73.95 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsmere Shores
Sun, Apr 19, 10:49 AM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-04-19T09:45
Arrive Hillsmere Shores
Sun, Apr 19, 10:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
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
New Carrollton
MD

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

From Rockville
22.9 mi
00h 32m
To Hillsmere Shores
23 mi
00h 32m

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
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Hillsmere Shores.

  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

    15.4 mi · 18 min · John Hanson Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 665: Aris T Allen Boulevard, Riva Road

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 665: Riva Road

    2898 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Aris T Allen Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Forest Drive

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Forest Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hillsmere Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hillsmere Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Hillsmere Drive

    82 m · 13 sec · Hillsmere Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hillsmere Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 35%
John Hanson Highway
15.4 mi · 34%
I 270 South
5.65 mi · 12%
Forest Drive
2.41 mi · 5%
Aris T Allen Boulevard
2.04 mi · 4%
MD 665
1.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

16.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Carrollton
00h 32m from Rockville
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Rockville and Rain Showers near Hillsmere Shores.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Hillsmere Shores?

The road trip is about 46 miles (74 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

New Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Rockville and 23 miles from Hillsmere Shores.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 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 $6.62 one way or $13.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Rockville and Rain Showers near Hillsmere Shores.

Stop Ideas Near New Carrollton

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 New Carrollton and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.3 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
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 4.5 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 New Carrollton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

2 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

14 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Hillsmere Shores. Straight-line distance: 36.69 mi (59.04 km).

Rockville

#1 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Hillsmere Shores

#2 Hillsmere Shores

Unincorporated community

Population2,872
Coordinates38.9401100, -76.4949600
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockville (-77.15276, 39.084)
End: Hillsmere Shores (-76.49496, 38.94011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.14 L · about $6.62
Round trip
$13.24
3.24 gal · 12.28 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.62 $13.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.45 $14.90
Premium $4.95 $8.03 $16.05
Diesel $5.98 $9.69 $19.38

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 Hillsmere Shores. The current time is 09:45:02.

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.