How far is Rockville, MD from Maryland City, MD?

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Maryland City, MD is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
22.7 mi
00h 37m
Flight
17.98 mi
28.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.98 mi
Kilometers
28.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.7 mi
Kilometers
36.53 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryland City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:28 AM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-04-18T23:50
Arrive Maryland City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rockville
10:00 PM EDT
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
Colesville
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Rockville
11.3 mi
00h 18m
To Maryland City
11.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Maryland City.

  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

    2844 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto First Street

    2769 ft · 1 min · First Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Norbeck Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Norbeck Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    1525 ft · 38 sec · Georgia Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll East

    2675 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    11.4 mi · 14 min · Intercounty Connector

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Laurel

    1020 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Baltimore Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Baltimore Street

    142 m · 13 sec · Baltimore Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Baltimore Avenue

    741 ft · 18 sec · Baltimore Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Baltimore Street

    704 ft · 19 sec · Baltimore Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    128 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Gorman Avenue

    105 m · 8 sec · Gorman Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Fort Meade Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Fort Meade Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Laurel Fort Meade Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Old Line Avenue

    2510 ft · 2 min · Old Line Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Park Hall South

    617 ft · 32 sec · Park Hall South

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Wye Mills South

    859 ft · 40 sec · Wye Mills South

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Vale Summit South

    140 m · 20 sec · Vale Summit South

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vale Summit South

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Intercounty Connector
11.4 mi · 50%
Norbeck Road
3.58 mi · 16%
Baltimore Avenue
2.57 mi · 11%
Laurel Fort Meade Road
0.77 mi · 3%
Fort Meade Road
0.71 mi · 3%
Veirs Mill Road
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Intercounty Connector

Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

11.4 mi · 00h 14m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colesville
00h 18m from Rockville
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockville and Mostly Sunny near Maryland City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Maryland City?

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Colesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Rockville and 11.4 miles from Maryland City.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockville and Mostly Sunny near Maryland City.

Stop Ideas Near Colesville

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 Colesville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.8 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 12.5 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 13.6 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 7.3 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 Colesville.

RAIL

Rockville station

13 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

18 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

20 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

29 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Maryland City. Straight-line distance: 17.98 mi (28.93 km).

Rockville

#1 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Maryland City

#2 Maryland City

Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Population16,093
Coordinates39.0920500, -76.8177500
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockville (-77.15276, 39.084)
End: Maryland City (-76.81775, 39.09205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.03 L · about $3.27
Round trip
$6.54
1.6 gal · 6.06 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.27 $6.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.68 $7.36
Premium $4.95 $3.96 $7.93
Diesel $5.98 $4.78 $9.57

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 Maryland City. The current time is 23:50:18.

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.