How far is Rockville, MD from Somerset, MD?
The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Somerset, MD is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 53m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockville and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Somerset.
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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
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 97: Annapolis, Baltimore
1403 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
2889 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
552 ft · 7 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 174: Quarterfield Road
1333 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 174 East: Glen Burnie
77 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Quarterfield Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Quarterfield Road
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Continue on Heather Stone Way
136 m · 26 sec · Heather Stone Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Heather Stone Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockville and Somerset.
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.
Intercounty Connector
Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
10.1 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Rockville and Rain Showers near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Somerset?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
West Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Rockville and 19 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Rockville and Rain Showers near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near West Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Rockville City Hall
City of Bowie
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Laurel.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 28.45 mi (45.78 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 Somerset
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,259 |
| Coordinates | 39.1534400, -76.6296900 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerset (-76.62969, 39.15344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.09 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
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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