How far is Rockville, MD from Jessup, MD?
The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Jessup, MD is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockville and Jessup.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Jessup.
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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
1525 ft · 38 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll East
2675 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
10.1 mi · 13 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
2257 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive
2986 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville
2970 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 175: Columbia, Jessup
1771 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 175 East: Jessup, Maryland Wholesale Food Center, Truck Services
1679 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Rouse Parkway
915 ft · 18 sec · Rouse Parkway
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Continue on Waterloo Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Waterloo Road
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Continue on Jessup Road
864 ft · 21 sec · Jessup Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jessup Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockville and Jessup.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Rockville and Sunny near Jessup.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Jessup?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Fairland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Rockville and 14 miles from Jessup.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Rockville and Sunny near Jessup.
Stop Ideas Near Fairland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairland.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Jessup. Straight-line distance: 20.74 mi (33.37 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 Jessup
Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States
| Population | 7,137 |
| Coordinates | 39.1492700, -76.7752500 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jessup (-76.77525, 39.14927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
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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