How far is Rockville, MD from North East, MD?

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to North East, MD is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.92 mi
01h 50m
Flight
73.91 mi
118.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.91 mi
Kilometers
118.94 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.92 mi
Kilometers
139.89 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North East
Sat, Apr 18, 10:08 AM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive North East
Sat, Apr 18, 10:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Rosedale
MD

City in Mississippi, United States

From Rockville
43.4 mi
00h 55m
To North East
43.5 mi
00h 55m

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
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and North East.

  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

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Intercounty Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

    2257 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive

    2986 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville

    2970 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  16. 16

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  17. 17

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  18. 18

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  19. 19

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    30.7 mi · 35 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun

    1441 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 272 South: North East

    1045 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto North East Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North East Road

  26. 26

    Continue on North Mauldin Avenue

    2216 ft · 46 sec · North Mauldin Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on North Main Street

    1519 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Street

    119 m · 25 sec · West Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Mauldin Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · South Mauldin Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Mauldin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
30.7 mi · 35%
MD 198 West
13 mi · 15%
Intercounty Connector
10.1 mi · 12%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
8.76 mi · 10%
Express Toll Lanes
8.6 mi · 10%
Norbeck Road
3.58 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

30.7 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
73.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosedale
00h 55m from Rockville
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockville and Mostly Sunny near North East.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockville to North East?

The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Rosedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Rockville and 43.5 miles from North East.

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

The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.54 one way or $25.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockville and Mostly Sunny near North East.

Stop Ideas Near Rosedale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rosedale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Aberdeen

37 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

46 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and North East. Straight-line distance: 73.91 mi (118.94 km).

Rockville

#1 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
North East

#2 North East

Town of the United States

Population3,609
Coordinates39.6001100, -75.9413300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockville (-77.15276, 39.084)
End: North East (-75.94133, 39.60011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.61 L · about $12.54
Round trip
$25.09
6.14 gal · 23.22 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.54 $25.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.12 $28.24
Premium $4.95 $15.21 $30.42
Diesel $5.98 $18.36 $36.72

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockville and North East. The current time is 08:17:10.

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.