How far is Rockville, MD from Hunt Valley, MD?

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Hunt Valley, MD is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
52.9 mi
01h 17m
Flight
39.67 mi
63.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.67 mi
Kilometers
63.85 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.9 mi
Kilometers
85.13 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hunt Valley
Fri, Oct 16, 2:54 AM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Fri, Oct 16, 4:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-10-16T01:36
Arrive Hunt Valley
Fri, Oct 16, 2:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Rockville
26.4 mi
00h 38m
To Hunt Valley
26.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Hunt Valley.

  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

    7 mi · 9 min · Intercounty Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Columbia

    2435 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    16.5 mi · 22 min · Columbia Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 695 North: New York, Towson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Beltway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 North: Timonium, York PA

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Timonium, Timonium Road East

    1352 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto West Timonium Road

    1921 ft · 1 min · West Timonium Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto York Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · York Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Ashland Road

    2275 ft · 47 sec · Ashland Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Paper Mill Road

    1461 ft · 35 sec · Paper Mill Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hunters Run Drive

    570 ft · 25 sec · Hunters Run Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hunters Run Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
16.5 mi · 31%
Baltimore Beltway
10.9 mi · 21%
Intercounty Connector
7.03 mi · 13%
I 70 East
4.41 mi · 8%
York Road
3.7 mi · 7%
Norbeck Road
3.58 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Pike

Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

16.5 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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
39.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 38m from Rockville
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rockville and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hunt Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Hunt Valley?

The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Rockville and 26.5 miles from Hunt Valley.

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

The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rockville and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hunt Valley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Hunt Valley. Straight-line distance: 39.67 mi (63.85 km).

Rockville

#1 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hunt Valley

Hunt Valley is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4998300, -76.6410800
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockville (-77.15276, 39.084)
End: Hunt Valley (-76.64108, 39.49983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.07 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.86
3.74 gal · 14.14 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $7.93 $15.86
Mid-grade $4.84 $9.05 $18.11
Premium $5.15 $9.62 $19.25
Diesel $6.36 $11.90 $23.79

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockville and Hunt Valley. The current time is 01:36:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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