How far is Rockville, MD from Kingsley, MD?

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Kingsley, MD is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.72 mi
00h 25m
Flight
14.2 mi
22.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.2 mi
Kilometers
22.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.72 mi
Kilometers
25.3 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsley
Fri, Nov 6, 11:27 PM EST
Return by in Rockville
Fri, Nov 6, 11:53 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-11-06T23:01
Arrive Kingsley
Fri, Nov 6, 11:27 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rockville
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Germantown
MD

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

From Rockville
7.8 mi
00h 12m
To Kingsley
7.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 PM EST
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 5:00 PM EST
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    19 m · 9 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    1021 ft · 28 sec · West Montgomery Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto West Jefferson Street

    89 m · 11 sec · West Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto I 270 North

    11.5 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 121: Boyds, Clarksburg

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 121 North: Clarksburg, Little Bennett Regional Park

    800 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Clarksburg Road

    149 m · 10 sec · Clarksburg Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Gateway Center Drive

    735 ft · 29 sec · Gateway Center Drive

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Clarksburg Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Clarksburg Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hyattstown Mill Road

    58 m · 14 sec · Hyattstown Mill Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hyattstown Mill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
11.7 mi · 75%
Clarksburg Road
2.42 mi · 15%
West Montgomery Avenue
0.93 mi · 6%
MD 121
0.24 mi · 2%
MD 121 North
0.15 mi · 1%
Gateway Center Drive
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left onto I 270 North

11.5 mi · 00h 15m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 12m from Rockville
Leave By
7:38 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Rockville and Mostly Sunny near Kingsley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Rockville and 7.9 miles from Kingsley.

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

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rockville and Mostly Sunny near Kingsley.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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 Germantown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 3.2 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.

RAIL

Rockville station

15 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

29 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

29 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

38 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Kingsley. Straight-line distance: 14.2 mi (22.85 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 Kingsley

Kingsley is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2648300, -77.2786000
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockville (-77.15276, 39.084)
End: Kingsley (-77.2786, 39.26483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.1 L · about $2.18
Round trip
$4.35
1.1 gal · 4.2 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.18 $4.35
Mid-grade $4.57 $2.51 $5.03
Premium $4.89 $2.69 $5.38
Diesel $6.30 $3.47 $6.93

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockville and Kingsley. The current time is 23:01:59.

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.