How far is Rockville, MD from Jefferson, MD?
The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Jefferson, MD is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockville and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Jefferson.
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Start on South Washington Street
19 m · 9 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue
1021 ft · 28 sec · West Montgomery Avenue
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Turn straight onto West Jefferson Street
89 m · 11 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Continue on West Montgomery Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Montgomery Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick
1343 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 270 North
25.1 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
1986 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown
1899 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
2867 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town, Leesburg
1716 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town, Leesburg
1802 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jefferson National Pike
3.9 mi · 4 min · Jefferson National Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson National Pike
1.5 mi · 2 min · Jefferson National Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward Lander Road, Jefferson
815 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight right onto Jefferson
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lander Road
135 m · 13 sec · Lander Road
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Turn uturn
137 m · 35 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockville and Jefferson.
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.
I 270 North
Merge slight left onto I 270 North
25.1 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rockville and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Green Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Rockville and 17 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Green Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Valley.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 27.94 mi (44.96 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 Jefferson
Jefferson is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3620500, -77.5316500 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-77.53165, 39.36205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.09 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
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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