How far is Rockville, MD from Urbana, MD?
The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Urbana, MD is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockville and Urbana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Urbana.
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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
1.2 km · 2 min · West Montgomery Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick
1343 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 270 North
19.3 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 80: Urbana, Buckeystown
1166 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Fingerboard Road
1723 ft · 33 sec · Fingerboard Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sugarloaf Parkway
102 m · 6 sec · Sugarloaf Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Sugarloaf Parkway
126 m · 14 sec · Sugarloaf Parkway
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Turn left onto Urbana Pike
106 m · 12 sec · Urbana Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Urbana Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockville and Urbana.
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.
I 270 North
Merge slight left onto I 270 North
19.3 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Rockville and Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Urbana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Urbana?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Rockville and 10.7 miles from Urbana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.97 one way or $5.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Rockville and Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Urbana.
Stop Ideas Near Germantown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.
Rockville station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Urbana. Straight-line distance: 19.81 mi (31.88 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 Urbana
Urbana is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3259400, -77.3513700 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Urbana (-77.35137, 39.32594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $4.73 | $9.45 |
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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