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Trip from Adelphi, MD to Rockville, MD

Drive Time

24m

Distance

15.8 mi

25 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Adelphi, MD, MD

Adelphi, MD

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Downtown Rockville, MD, MD

Rockville, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Adelphi to Rockville, you are looking at a quick, 15.8-mile journey that typically takes about 24 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is short enough to handle without any overnight stops. You can expect to spend approximately $3 on fuel, making it a very budget-friendly transit across Maryland. The drive is a straightforward, mixed-road experience connecting two major areas within the Northeast region. It serves as a practical link for commuters or travelers moving between these Maryland hubs, and you will find the simplicity of the trip allows for great flexibility in your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

7.9 miles from Adelphi, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

This 15.8-mile transit offers a mixed driving profile, combining high-speed highway segments with local road maneuvering. You will spend roughly 34% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 7.6 miles along the Capital Beltway. As you transition from the Beltway to I-270 and eventually onto Great Falls Road, the pace shifts from dense interstate traffic to more localized driving. Expect a variety of road types that keep you engaged, moving from the heavy flow of major arteries into the more standard flow of suburban thoroughfares. It is a functional drive that balances speed with the necessity of navigating local infrastructure.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Edwards Way is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

456 ft 145 ft

Total Climb

691 ft

Total Descent

408 ft

Highest Point

456 ft

~16 mi in

Elevation Range

311 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Adelphi, MD to Rockville, MD is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Adelphi, MD to Rockville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Edwards Way Unavailable Refreshing
Adelphi Road Unavailable Refreshing
New Hampshire Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
I 495 Unavailable Refreshing
I 495 West Unavailable Refreshing
Capital Beltway Unavailable Refreshing
I 270 North Unavailable Refreshing
MD 189 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Edwards Way — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adelphi, MD and Rockville, MD.

1

Start on Riggs Road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Riggs Road
2

Turn left onto Edwards Way

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Edwards Way
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto Adelphi Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Adelphi Road
4

Turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue

0.3 mi · 37 sec · New Hampshire Avenue
5

Take the ramp slight right toward I 495: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring, Baltimore, College Park

0.2 mi · 20 sec · I 495: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring, Baltimore, College Park
6

Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring

0.3 mi · 44 sec · I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring
7

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

7.6 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway
8

Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 270 North: Frederick
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 270 North
10

Take the exit slight right toward MD 189: Falls Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · MD 189: Falls Road
11

Keep slight right to continue on MD 189 North: Falls Road, Rockville, Town Center

0.1 mi · 14 sec · MD 189 North: Falls Road, Rockville, Town Center
12

Turn straight onto Falls Road

433 ft · 21 sec · Falls Road
13

Turn left onto Great Falls Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Great Falls Road
14

Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

0.2 mi · 38 sec · West Montgomery Avenue
15

Turn right onto South Washington Street

62 ft · 2 sec · South Washington Street
16

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Because this is a short 24-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though you should always account for potential congestion on the Capital Beltway and I-270. Since there are no required stops on this route, you can easily complete the trip in one go without needing to plan for rest breaks. Keep your fuel budget around $3 in mind when prepping your vehicle for the day. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to the transition points between the major highways and Great Falls Road, as traffic patterns can change quickly. Staying alert during these lane changes will ensure a smooth arrival in Rockville.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.9 miles from Adelphi, MD, or about 12m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 15.8 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 7.9 miles or 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rockville, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Adelphi, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Adelphi, MD

This is one driving day of about 15.8 miles and 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Adelphi, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.9 mi from Adelphi, MD · 12m into the drive

Downtown North Bethesda, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Bethesda, MD

8 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

North Bethesda, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Bethesda, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.9 miles from Adelphi, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rockville, MD

The final approach into Rockville, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Rockville, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.61 one way

$5.23 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $2.86 $5.72
premium $4.92 $3.06 $6.12
diesel $5.64 $3.51 $7.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.7 0 $1.66 $0.76
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.38 $0.63
EV Truck/SUV 6.3 0 $2.21 $1.01

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 21 hours ago

Origin

Adelphi, MD

Late night in Adelphi on Monday

Local time

4:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rockville, MD

Late night in Rockville on Monday

Local time

4:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

24 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

24m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Adelphi, MD to Rockville, MD covers 15.8 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Edwards Way, Adelphi Road, New Hampshire Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Adelphi, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Adelphi, MD to Rockville, MD is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Adelphi, MD to Rockville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Adelphi, MD to Rockville, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 145 ft to 456 ft elevation with about 691 ft of total climbing.

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