Origin
Rockville, MD
Evening in Rockville on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockville, MD to Accokeek, MD
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
44.6 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Accokeek, MD
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
The drive from Rockville, MD to Accokeek, MD covers 44.6 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Montgomery Avenue, Great Falls Road, Falls Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
22.3 miles from Rockville, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 44.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Montgomery Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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 Rockville, MD to Accokeek, MD is easy. At 1h 3m 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 Rockville, MD to Accokeek, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Montgomery Avenue | — | — |
| Great Falls Road | — | — |
| Falls Road | — | — |
| I 270 South | — | — |
| I 270 | — | — |
| Capital Beltway | — | — |
| Capital Beltway (Local) | — | — |
| MD 210 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Montgomery Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville, MD and Accokeek, MD.
1
Start on South Washington Street
62 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Washington Street
2
Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Montgomery Avenue
3
Continue on Great Falls Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Falls Road
4
Turn right onto Falls Road
433 ft
·
17 sec
·
Falls Road
5
Continue on Falls Road
472 ft
·
18 sec
·
Falls Road
6
Take the ramp slight left toward I 270 South
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 270 South
7
Merge slight left
2.6 mi
·
3 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 Spur: Washington, Northern Virginia
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 270 Spur: Washington, Northern Virginia
9
Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital Beltway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Capital Beltway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
19 mi
·
23 min
·
Capital Beltway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Capital Beltway (Local)
13
Take the exit slight right toward MD 210 South: Indian Head
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
MD 210 South: Indian Head
14
Continue on MD 210 South: Indian Head
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
MD 210 South: Indian Head
15
Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
MD 210 South
16
Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Indian Head Highway
17
Turn right onto Livingston Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Livingston Road
18
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
46 sec
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 22.3 miles from Rockville, MD, or about 31m 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 10 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.3 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Accokeek, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Rockville, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rockville, MD
This is one driving day of about 44.6 miles and 1h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Rockville, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.3 mi from Rockville, MD · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Rockville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Accokeek, MD
The final approach into Accokeek, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.39 one way
$14.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.65 | $17.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Accokeek, MD
Evening in Accokeek on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
18 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
1h 3m 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 Rockville, MD to Accokeek, MD covers 44.6 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Montgomery Avenue, Great Falls Road, Falls Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.3 miles from Rockville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.39 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 Rockville, MD to Accokeek, MD is easy. At 1h 3m 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 Rockville, MD to Accokeek, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rockville, MD to Accokeek, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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