How far is Rossville, MD from Rockville, MD?

The driving distance from Rossville, MD to Rockville, MD is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
49.21 mi
00h 59m
Flight
40.09 mi
64.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.09 mi
Kilometers
64.52 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.21 mi
Kilometers
79.19 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Sat, May 30, 8:53 PM EDT
Return by in Rossville
Sat, May 30, 9:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rossville
2026-05-30T19:54
Arrive Rockville
Sat, May 30, 8:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rossville
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 Rossville
24.4 mi
00h 29m
To Rockville
24.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph N
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pulaski Highway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Pulaski Highway

  2. 2

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Washington

    1990 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    24.5 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Intercounty Connector

  7. 7

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

    1708 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

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

    2642 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Norbeck Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Norbeck Road

  11. 11

    Continue on First Street

    2575 ft · 57 sec · First Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Veirs Mill Road

    2936 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    1622 ft · 54 sec · East Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    91 m · 10 sec · South Washington Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rossville 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
28.5 mi · 58%
Intercounty Connector
9.47 mi · 19%
Norbeck Road
3.59 mi · 7%
Pulaski Highway
3.42 mi · 7%
MD 200 Toll West
0.92 mi · 2%
Georgia Avenue
0.73 mi · 1%
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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
40.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jessup
00h 29m from Rossville
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rossville and Mostly Sunny near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 24.4 miles from Rossville and 24.8 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.5 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rossville and Mostly Sunny near Rockville.

Stop Ideas Near Jessup

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jessup, 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 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 Rossville and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 40.09 mi (64.52 km).

Rossville

#1 Rossville

City in Walker County, Georgia, USA

Population15,147
Coordinates39.3384400, -76.4796800
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Rockville

#2 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: US 40 (-76.47973, 39.3385)
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.57 L · about $7.11
Round trip
$14.22
3.48 gal · 13.14 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.11 $14.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.00 $16.00
Premium $4.95 $8.62 $17.24
Diesel $5.98 $10.41 $20.81

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Rossville and Rockville. The current time is 19:54:07.

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.