How far is Rosedale, MD from Rockville, MD?

The driving distance from Rosedale, MD to Rockville, MD is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
46.9 mi
00h 56m
Flight
37.82 mi
60.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.82 mi
Kilometers
60.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.9 mi
Kilometers
75.48 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM EDT
Return by in Rosedale
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rosedale
2026-04-23T01:59
Arrive Rockville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rosedale
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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Rosedale
23.2 mi
00h 28m
To Rockville
23.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Philadelphia Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Philadelphia Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 66th Street

    53 m · 8 sec · 66th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pulaski Highway

    1699 ft · 34 sec · Pulaski Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Washington

    1990 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    24.5 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Intercounty Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton

    1708 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton

    2642 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Norbeck Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Norbeck Road

  13. 13

    Continue on First Street

    2575 ft · 57 sec · First Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Veirs Mill Road

    2936 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    1622 ft · 54 sec · East Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    91 m · 10 sec · South Washington Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
28.5 mi · 61%
Intercounty Connector
9.47 mi · 20%
Norbeck Road
3.59 mi · 8%
MD 200 Toll West
0.92 mi · 2%
Philadelphia Road
0.79 mi · 2%
Georgia Avenue
0.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Keep slight right

24.5 mi · 00h 30m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 28m from Rosedale
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rosedale and Sunny near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Rosedale and 23.6 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

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 North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rosedale and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 37.82 mi (60.86 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rosedale

City in Mississippi, United States

Population19,257
Coordinates39.3201100, -76.5155200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Rockville

#2 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia Road (-76.515578, 39.320161)
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.26 L · about $6.74
Round trip
$13.48
3.3 gal · 12.52 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.74 $13.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.59 $15.18
Premium $4.95 $8.17 $16.35
Diesel $5.98 $9.87 $19.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rosedale and Rockville. The current time is 01:59:19.

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.