How far is Rockville, MD from Springdale, MD?
The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Springdale, MD is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockville and Springdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Springdale.
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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
1144 ft · 34 sec · West Montgomery Avenue
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Continue on Great Falls Road
1 km · 2 min · Great Falls Road
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Turn right onto Falls Road
132 m · 17 sec · Falls Road
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Continue on Falls Road
144 m · 18 sec · Falls Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 270 South
1769 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
2482 ft · 33 sec · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 704 West: Martin Luther King Jr Highway, Glenarden
1084 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 704 South: Glenarden, Martin Luther King Jr Highway
543 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
2769 ft · 53 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
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Turn left onto Whitfield Chapel Road
1088 ft · 43 sec · Whitfield Chapel Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ardmore Road
780 ft · 25 sec · Ardmore Road
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Turn right
30 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Ardwick Ardmore Road
3210 ft · 2 min · Ardwick Ardmore Road
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Turn left onto Heidi Lane
860 ft · 38 sec · Heidi Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Heidi Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockville and Springdale.
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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Rockville and Clear near Springdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Springdale?
The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hillandale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Rockville and 13.2 miles from Springdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockville and Clear near Springdale.
Stop Ideas Near Hillandale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillandale.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 19.65 mi (31.63 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 Springdale
Springdale is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9376100, -76.8388600 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springdale (-76.83886, 38.93761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.92 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
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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