How far is Timonium, MD from Rockville, MD?

The driving distance from Timonium, MD to Rockville, MD is about 49.7 miles (80 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.71 mi
01h 01m
Flight
37.52 mi
60.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.52 mi
Kilometers
60.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.71 mi
Kilometers
80 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Fri, Nov 6, 11:43 PM EST
Return by in Timonium
Sat, Nov 7, 12:45 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Timonium
2026-11-06T22:42
Arrive Rockville
Fri, Nov 6, 11:43 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Timonium
9:30 PM EST
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
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Timonium
23.3 mi
00h 30m
To Rockville
26.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 PM EST
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
44°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 PM EST
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vista Lane

    77 m · 13 sec · Vista Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Evans Avenue

    1314 ft · 46 sec · Evans Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto York Road

    1783 ft · 45 sec · York Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Timonium Road

    2458 ft · 1 min · West Timonium Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 South: Baltimore

    1050 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 West, I 83 West: Baltimore

    2289 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick

    829 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    2891 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

    13 mi · 16 min · Columbia Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Laurel, Burtonsville

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Columbia Pike

    45 m · 3 sec · Old Columbia Pike

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Columbia Pike

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Columbia Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Columbia Pike

    1864 ft · 57 sec · Old Columbia Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Spencerville Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Spencerville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Norbeck Road

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Norbeck Road

  20. 20

    Continue on First Street

    2575 ft · 57 sec · First Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Veirs Mill Road

    2936 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    1622 ft · 54 sec · East Jefferson Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    91 m · 10 sec · South Washington Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
13 mi · 26%
Baltimore Beltway
10.9 mi · 22%
Norbeck Road
8.65 mi · 17%
I 70 West
4.21 mi · 8%
Spencerville Road
3.09 mi · 6%
Old Columbia Pike
1.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Pike

Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

13 mi · 00h 16m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 30m from Timonium
Leave By
4:26 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Timonium and Mostly Cloudy near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.7 miles (80 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Timonium and 26.4 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.92 one way or $13.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Timonium and Mostly Cloudy near Rockville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Timonium and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 37.52 mi (60.39 km).

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#1 Timonium

Timonium is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4370500, -76.6196900
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Rockville

#2 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Vista Lane (-76.61969, 39.43705)
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
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 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.64 L · about $6.92
Round trip
$13.84
3.5 gal · 13.28 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.92 $13.84
Mid-grade $4.57 $8.00 $16.00
Premium $4.89 $8.56 $17.13
Diesel $6.30 $11.03 $22.06

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Timonium and Rockville. The current time is 22:42:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.