How far is Rockville, MD from Pasadena, MD?
The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Pasadena, MD is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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 58m.
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.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockville and Pasadena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Pasadena.
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Start on South Washington Street
91 m · 17 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
1648 ft · 51 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Continue on Veirs Mill Road
2844 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road
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Turn left onto First Street
2769 ft · 1 min · First Street
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Continue on Norbeck Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Norbeck Road
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
1525 ft · 38 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll East
2675 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
10.1 mi · 13 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
2257 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive
2986 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville
2970 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
1 km · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 16 min
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Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1653 ft · 26 sec · Arundel Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway
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Turn left onto Ritchie Highway
2563 ft · 42 sec · Ritchie Highway
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Take the exit slight left
530 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Linden Avenue
648 ft · 34 sec · Linden Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamburg Street
55 m · 8 sec · Hamburg Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hamburg Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockville and Pasadena.
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.
MD 100 East
Merge slight left
12 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Rockville and Scattered Rain Showers near Pasadena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Pasadena?
The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 20.9 miles from Rockville and 21 miles from Pasadena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rockville and Scattered Rain Showers near Pasadena.
Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Pasadena. Straight-line distance: 31.23 mi (50.26 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 Pasadena
Pasadena is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1073300, -76.5710800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pasadena (-76.57108, 39.10733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $3.96 | $5.85 | $11.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $6.77 | $13.53 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $9.33 | $18.65 |
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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