How far is Rockville, MD from Kemp Mill, MD?

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Kemp Mill, MD is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.6 mi
00h 20m
Flight
7.82 mi
12.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.82 mi
Kilometers
12.58 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.6 mi
Kilometers
13.84 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kemp Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-04-19T07:52
Arrive Kemp Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rockville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Garrett Park
MD

Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Rockville
4.3 mi
00h 10m
To Kemp Mill
4.3 mi
00h 10m

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
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Kemp Mill.

  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

    5.8 mi · 12 min · Veirs Mill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto University Boulevard West

    1.8 mi · 4 min · University Boulevard West

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Arcola Avenue

    873 ft · 30 sec · Arcola Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hoyt Street

    113 m · 18 sec · Hoyt Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Conti Place

    664 ft · 29 sec · Conti Place

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwood Terrace

    1498 ft · 1 min · Northwood Terrace

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwood Terrace

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veirs Mill Road
5.83 mi · 68%
University Boulevard West
1.75 mi · 20%
West Jefferson Street
0.31 mi · 4%
Northwood Terrace
0.28 mi · 3%
Arcola Avenue
0.17 mi · 2%
Conti Place
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veirs Mill Road

Continue on Veirs Mill Road

5.83 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garrett Park
00h 10m from Rockville
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Rockville and Rain Showers near Kemp Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Kemp Mill?

The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Garrett Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Rockville and 4.3 miles from Kemp Mill.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Rockville and Rain Showers near Kemp Mill.

Stop Ideas Near Garrett Park

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 Garrett Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 12.2 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 11 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 11.5 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 9.2 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 Garrett Park.

RAIL

Rockville station

7 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

17 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

22 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Kemp Mill. Straight-line distance: 7.82 mi (12.58 km).

Rockville

#1 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Kemp Mill

#2 Kemp Mill

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population13,445
Coordinates39.0390000, -77.0191400
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockville (-77.15276, 39.084)
End: Kemp Mill (-77.01914, 39.039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.15 L · about $1.23
Round trip
$2.45
0.6 gal · 2.3 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.23 $2.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.38 $2.76
Premium $4.95 $1.49 $2.97
Diesel $5.98 $1.79 $3.59

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 Kemp Mill. The current time is 07:52:57.

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.