Origin
Baltimore, MD
Afternoon in Baltimore on Saturday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baltimore, MD to Rockville, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
39.6 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
This 39.6-mile drive from Baltimore, MD to Rockville, MD is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 55 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on I-95, the Intercounty Connector, and Norbeck Road. With a projected fuel cost of $7, this route offers an economical option for your travels within the Northeast region. The mixed driving profile means you'll experience both highway speeds and more local road conditions, making it a straightforward journey. Since there are no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to depart whenever is most convenient for you.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 20.4 mi | 24m |
| Intercounty Connector | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| Norbeck Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cal Ripken Way | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Veirs Mill Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| First Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Light Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 20.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Rockville, MD.
1
Start on East Fayette Street
487 ft
·
23 sec
·
East Fayette Street
2
Turn left onto MD 2
312 ft
·
10 sec
·
Saint Paul Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Continue on MD 2
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Light Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn right onto East Conway Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Conway Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto I 395
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cal Ripken Way
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Washington
7
Merge onto I 95
20 mi
·
24 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31B
Toward MD 200 Toll West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Intercounty Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 8B-A
Toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8A
Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto MD 97
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia Avenue
13
Turn right onto MD 28
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Norbeck Road
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on MD 28
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
First Street
15
Turn right onto MD 28
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Veirs Mill Road
16
Continue on MD 28
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto South Washington Street
300 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Washington Street
Use the right lane.
18
Arrive at destination
South Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 39.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 2 / Saint Paul Street
Turn left onto MD 2 / Saint Paul Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
22.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward MD 200 Toll West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31B
Toward MD 200 Toll West
8
33.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8B-A
Toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton
9
33.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 8A
Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheat...
7
39.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
South Washington Street
Turn right onto South Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.57 one way
$13.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Rockville, MD
Afternoon in Rockville on Saturday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this 39.6-mile route, with 52% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.4 miles on I-95, offering a period of consistent travel. As you transition from I-95 to the Intercounty Connector and then Norbeck Road, the character of the drive will shift. While much of the journey involves efficient highway travel, be prepared for changes in speed limits and road conditions as you move towards your destination in Rockville.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.4 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MD 2 / Saint Paul Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 39.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MD 2 / Saint Paul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Baltimore, MD and Rockville, MD, road signs point toward Olney and Wheaton.
Olney
33.1 mi in
|
~42m
Wheaton
33.1 mi in
|
~42m
About the Cities
Starting in Baltimore, MD
Full guide →Slices of American history are around every corner in Baltimore. Maryland's largest city is a gritty old seaport town that's perhaps most famous as the site of Fort McHenry, where, at the height of the War of 1812, the sight of a tattered but defiant American flag flying over the harbor, despite a furious British bombardment, inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that was later adapted into the U.S. national anthem "Star-Spangled Banner". Nowadays, Baltimore's nonstop nightlife, temperate climate, tradition of hospitality (they don't call this place "Charm City" for nothing), and cultural attractions — not to mention its prime location on the juncture of Chesapeake Bay — made it one of the major tourist destinations of the Mid-Atlantic region.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 39.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.4 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Rockville, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MD 2 / Saint Paul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rockville, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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