How far is Rockville, MD from Owings Mills, MD?

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Owings Mills, MD is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
44.41 mi
01h 04m
Flight
30.57 mi
49.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.57 mi
Kilometers
49.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.41 mi
Kilometers
71.47 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owings Mills
Sat, Apr 18, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-04-18T05:17
Arrive Owings Mills
Sat, Apr 18, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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

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
North Laurel
MD

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

From Rockville
22.2 mi
00h 32m
To Owings Mills
22.2 mi
00h 32m

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
81°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 Owings Mills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Owings Mills.

  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

    7 mi · 9 min · Intercounty Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Columbia

    2435 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    16.5 mi · 22 min · Columbia Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 695 North: New York, Towson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Beltway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Owings Mills Boulevard

    2622 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Owings Mills Boulevard North, Reisterstown Road

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Owings Mills Boulevard

    1578 ft · 29 sec · Owings Mills Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto MD 140

    84 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto MD 140

    147 m · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Reisterstown Road

    936 ft · 26 sec · Reisterstown Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Reisterstown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
16.5 mi · 37%
Intercounty Connector
7.03 mi · 16%
I 70 East
4.41 mi · 10%
Baltimore Beltway
3.8 mi · 9%
Norbeck Road
3.58 mi · 8%
Northwest Expressway
2.83 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Pike

Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

16.5 mi · 00h 22m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 32m from Rockville
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockville and Mostly Sunny near Owings Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Owings Mills?

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Rockville and 22.2 miles from Owings Mills.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockville and Mostly Sunny near Owings Mills.

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

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 North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
City of College Park
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

City of College Park

College Park , MD
8400 Baltimore Ave #375, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 2.6/5 5 reviews City government office,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 14.1 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 North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Owings Mills. Straight-line distance: 30.57 mi (49.2 km).

Rockville

#1 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Owings Mills

#2 Owings Mills

Census designated place

Population30,622
Coordinates39.4195500, -76.7802500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockville (-77.15276, 39.084)
End: Owings Mills (-76.78025, 39.41955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.93 L · about $6.42
Round trip
$12.83
3.14 gal · 11.86 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.42 $12.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.95 $7.78 $15.56
Diesel $5.98 $9.39 $18.78

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 Owings Mills. The current time is 05:17:19.

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.