How far is Rockville, MD from Linganore, MD?
The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Linganore, MD is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockville and Linganore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Linganore.
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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
15.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 109: Hyattstown, Barnesville
1005 ft · 30 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Hundred Road
2325 ft · 1 min · Old Hundred Road
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
2074 ft · 35 sec · Frederick Road
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Continue on Urbana Pike
1181 ft · 24 sec · Urbana Pike
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Turn right onto Green Valley Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Green Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fingerboard Road
716 ft · 17 sec · Fingerboard Road
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Turn right onto Green Valley Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Green Valley Road
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Turn right onto Baldwin Road
2292 ft · 49 sec · Baldwin Road
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Turn left onto Green Valley Road
540 ft · 15 sec · Green Valley Road
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Continue on Green Valley Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Green Valley Road
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Turn right onto Glissans Mill Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Glissans Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glissans Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockville and Linganore.
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
15.6 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Rockville and Sunny near Linganore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Linganore?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Green Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Rockville and 16.7 miles from Linganore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockville and Sunny near Linganore.
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 Linganore. Straight-line distance: 24.8 mi (39.91 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 Linganore
Linganore is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4403800, -77.2080400 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linganore (-77.20804, 39.44038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $3.93 | $4.60 | $9.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $5.33 | $10.65 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
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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