How far is Rockville, MD from Point of Rocks, MD?
The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Point of Rocks, MD is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockville and Point of Rocks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Point of Rocks.
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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
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Montgomery Avenue
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Turn slight left
113 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Darnestown Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Darnestown Road
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Turn left onto Darnestown Road
8.3 mi · 16 min · Darnestown Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Darnestown Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · Darnestown Road
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Continue on Dickerson Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Dickerson Road
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Turn left onto Tuscarora Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Tuscarora Road
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Continue on Clay Street
2883 ft · 1 min · Clay Street
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Turn right onto Bank Street
75 m · 14 sec · Bank Street
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Turn left onto Kanawha Avenue
744 ft · 33 sec · Kanawha Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kanawha Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockville and Point of Rocks.
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.
Darnestown Road
Turn left onto Darnestown Road
8.32 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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Rockville and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Point of Rocks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Point of Rocks?
The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Poolesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Rockville and 14.6 miles from Point of Rocks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Rockville and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Point of Rocks.
Stop Ideas Near Poolesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Herndon Old Town Hall
Town Hall Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Poolesville.
Rockville station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Point of Rocks. Straight-line distance: 24.58 mi (39.56 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 Point of Rocks
Point of Rocks is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2759400, -77.5391500 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: Point of Rocks (-77.53915, 39.27594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.03 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.64 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Premium | $4.96 | $5.11 | $10.21 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
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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