How far is Rockville, MD from Ilchester, MD?

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Ilchester, MD is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
33.43 mi
00h 50m
Flight
23.77 mi
38.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.77 mi
Kilometers
38.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.43 mi
Kilometers
53.8 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ilchester
Fri, Oct 16, 12:20 AM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Fri, Oct 16, 1:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-10-15T23:30
Arrive Ilchester
Fri, Oct 16, 12:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
West Laurel
MD

Census designated place

From Rockville
16.7 mi
00h 25m
To Ilchester
16.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Intercounty Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

    2257 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive

    2986 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville

    2970 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City

    1649 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 103: Meadowridge Road

    795 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 103 East

    68 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Meadowridge Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Meadowridge Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Meadowridge Road

    1786 ft · 40 sec · Meadowridge Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Montgomery Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ilchester Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Ilchester Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    104 m · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 198 West
10.2 mi · 30%
Intercounty Connector
10.1 mi · 30%
Norbeck Road
3.58 mi · 11%
Ilchester Road
2.43 mi · 7%
MD 198
1.51 mi · 5%
MD 100 West
1.35 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Intercounty Connector

Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

10.1 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Laurel
00h 25m from Rockville
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rockville and Rain Showers Likely near Ilchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

West Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Rockville and 16.8 miles from Ilchester.

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

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rockville and Rain Showers Likely near Ilchester.

Stop Ideas Near West 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 West Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 14.2 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 13 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
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 6.3 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 West Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

17 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

20 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

21 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Ilchester. Straight-line distance: 23.77 mi (38.26 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 Ilchester

Ilchester is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2509400, -76.7646900
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockville (-77.15276, 39.084)
End: Ilchester (-76.76469, 39.25094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.47 L · about $5.00
Round trip
$10.01
2.36 gal · 8.94 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $5.00 $10.01
Mid-grade $4.84 $5.71 $11.43
Premium $5.15 $6.07 $12.14
Diesel $6.36 $7.51 $15.01

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 Ilchester. The current time is 23:30:27.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.