How far is Rockville, MD from White Marsh, MD?

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to White Marsh, MD is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
53.45 mi
01h 11m
Flight
43.77 mi
70.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.77 mi
Kilometers
70.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.45 mi
Kilometers
86.02 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Marsh
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 AM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-04-19T06:50
Arrive White Marsh
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Jessup
MD

Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States

From Rockville
26.7 mi
00h 35m
To White Marsh
26.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rockville and White Marsh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and White Marsh.

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    91 m · 17 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    1648 ft · 51 sec · West Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Veirs Mill Road

    2844 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto First Street

    2769 ft · 1 min · First Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Norbeck Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Norbeck Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    1525 ft · 38 sec · Georgia Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll East

    2675 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Intercounty Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

    2257 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive

    2986 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville

    2970 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  16. 16

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  17. 17

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  18. 18

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  19. 19

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward MD 43: White Marsh, Middle River

    2376 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto White Marsh Boulevard

    3002 ft · 56 sec · White Marsh Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 7

    1306 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 7

    70 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Industrial Park Road

    599 ft · 16 sec · Industrial Park Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Philadelphia Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Philadelphia Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Philadelphia Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockville and White Marsh.

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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 198 West
13 mi · 24%
Intercounty Connector
10.1 mi · 19%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
8.76 mi · 16%
Express Toll Lanes
6.39 mi · 12%
Norbeck Road
3.58 mi · 7%
I 895 North
2.85 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

MD 198 West

Merge slight left

11.7 mi · 00h 14m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jessup
00h 35m from Rockville
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Rockville and Rain Showers near White Marsh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockville to White Marsh?

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Rockville and 26.7 miles from White Marsh.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Rockville and Rain Showers near White Marsh.

Stop Ideas Near Jessup

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jessup and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.1 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jessup.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

8 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

23 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

33 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and White Marsh. Straight-line distance: 43.77 mi (70.44 km).

Rockville

#1 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
White Marsh

#2 White Marsh

Community in Baltimore County Maryland

Population9,513
Coordinates39.3837200, -76.4321800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockville (-77.15276, 39.084)
End: White Marsh (-76.43218, 39.38372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.14 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.78 gal · 14.28 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.95 $9.36 $18.73
Diesel $5.98 $11.30 $22.60

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockville and White Marsh. The current time is 06:50:50.

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.