How far is Rockville, MD from Williamsport, MD?

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Williamsport, MD is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.91 mi
01h 10m
Flight
50.47 mi
81.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.47 mi
Kilometers
81.23 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.91 mi
Kilometers
91.59 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsport
Wed, Jun 3, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Wed, Jun 3, 7:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-06-03T04:42
Arrive Williamsport
Wed, Jun 3, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Ballenger Creek
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Rockville
28.5 mi
00h 35m
To Williamsport
28.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Williamsport.

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    19 m · 9 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    1021 ft · 28 sec · West Montgomery Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto West Jefferson Street

    89 m · 11 sec · West Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto I 270 North

    25.1 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    26.9 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, I 81 South: Harrisburg, Roanoke

    628 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1401 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1528 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

    1 km · 45 sec · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Williamsport

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Potomac Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Potomac Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Potomac Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
27.2 mi · 48%
I 270 North
25.4 mi · 45%
West Montgomery Avenue
0.93 mi · 2%
I 81 South
0.93 mi · 2%
East Potomac Street
0.81 mi · 1%
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight right

26.9 mi · 00h 29m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballenger Creek
00h 35m from Rockville
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rockville and Sunny near Williamsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Williamsport?

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Ballenger Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Rockville and 28.5 miles from Williamsport.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockville and Sunny near Williamsport.

Stop Ideas Near Ballenger Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ballenger Creek, 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 Ballenger Creek.

RAIL

Frederick, MD

5 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

7 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

26 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

39 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Williamsport. Straight-line distance: 50.47 mi (81.23 km).

Rockville

#1 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Williamsport

#2 Williamsport

Town of the United States

Population2,074
Coordinates39.6006500, -77.8205500
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockville (-77.15276, 39.084)
End: Williamsport (-77.82055, 39.60065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.6 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.43
4.02 gal · 15.2 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.21 $16.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.24 $18.49
Premium $4.95 $9.96 $19.92
Diesel $5.98 $12.02 $24.04

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockville and Williamsport. The current time is 04:42:10.

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.