How far is Rockville, MD from Rock Hall, MD?

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Rock Hall, MD is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
101.59 mi
02h 26m
Flight
49.35 mi
79.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.35 mi
Kilometers
79.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.59 mi
Kilometers
163.5 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hall
Wed, May 13, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Wed, May 13, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-05-12T23:58
Arrive Rock Hall
Wed, May 13, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
Cape Saint Claire
MD

Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

From Rockville
50.8 mi
01h 13m
To Rock Hall
50.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
Rock Hall Weather
MD
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Tuesday
Using Chestertown as the closest live forecast in the Kent County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rockville and Rock Hall.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Rock Hall.

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    19 m · 9 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    1144 ft · 34 sec · West Montgomery Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Great Falls Road

    1 km · 2 min · Great Falls Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Falls Road

    132 m · 17 sec · Falls Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Falls Road

    144 m · 18 sec · Falls Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 270 South

    1769 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    16.3 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 213 North

    1814 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Centreville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Commerce Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Church Hill Road

    14.9 mi · 22 min · Church Hill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Chestertown Church Hill Road

    773 ft · 13 sec · Chestertown Church Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1196 ft · 28 sec · Maple Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Cross Street

    727 ft · 24 sec · North Cross Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · High Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward High Street

    44 m · 3 sec · High Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto High Street

    2216 ft · 44 sec · High Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Chestertown Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Chestertown Road

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Chestertown Road

    110 m · 7 sec · Chestertown Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Rock Hall Road

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Rock Hall Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Rock Hall Avenue

    2306 ft · 1 min · Rock Hall Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Main Street

    37 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockville and Rock Hall.

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
27.3 mi · 27%
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 18%
Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 16%
Church Hill Road
14.9 mi · 15%
Rock Hall Road
6.76 mi · 7%
I 270 South
5.65 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

21.6 mi · 00h 30m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.3 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Saint Claire
01h 13m from Rockville
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rockville and Sunny near Rock Hall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Rock Hall?

The road trip is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Cape Saint Claire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Rockville and 50.8 miles from Rock Hall.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockville and Sunny near Rock Hall.

Stop Ideas Near Cape Saint Claire

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cape Saint Claire, 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 Cape Saint Claire.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

20 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

38 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Rock Hall. Straight-line distance: 49.35 mi (79.42 km).

Rockville

#1 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Rock Hall

#2 Rock Hall

Town of the United States

Population1,303
Coordinates39.1381700, -76.2349500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockville (-77.15276, 39.084)
End: Rock Hall (-76.23495, 39.13817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.57 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.26
7.16 gal · 27.14 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.63 $29.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.46 $32.93
Premium $4.95 $17.74 $35.47
Diesel $5.98 $21.41 $42.82

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockville and Rock Hall. The current time is 23:58:27.

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.