Trip from Rockville, MD to Arden on the Severn, MD

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 1m

Distance

38.5 mi

62 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

0h 57m ★

6 AM

1h 2m

8 AM

1h 12m

10 AM

1h 5m

12 PM

1h 4m

3 PM

1h 6m

5 PM

1h 11m

8 PM

0h 59m

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

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Rockville, MD

Jonathan Borba

Arden on the Severn, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

The drive from Rockville, MD to Arden on the Severn, MD covers 38.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Intercounty Connector, Patuxent Freeway, Laurel Fort Meade Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.4 miles on Intercounty Connector. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.38 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

19.2 miles from Rockville, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 38.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Intercounty Connector is the longest continuous segment at about 11.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 28 / West Jefferson Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MD 28 / West Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles (MD 200 Toll): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles (MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MD 28 / West Jefferson Street

Turn left onto MD 28 / West Jefferson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

17.2 mi into trip | ~25m in | MD 200 Toll

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 200 Toll toward US 1 North: Laurel

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 1 North: Laurel

25.8 mi into trip | ~40m in | MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway

Merge onto MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

33.2 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward MD 3 North: Baltimore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward MD 3 North: Baltimore

33.9 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward Veterans Highway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Veterans Highway

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Rockville, MD to Arden on the Severn, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Veterans Highway along the way.

Veterans Highway

33.9 mi in | ~52m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Intercounty Connector	11.4 mi	14m
Patuxent Freeway	7.4 mi	10m
Laurel Fort Meade Road	4.4 mi	7m
Norbeck Road	3.6 mi	5m
Baltimore Avenue	2.6 mi	4m
Sunrise Beach Road	1.9 mi	4m
Generals Highway	1.6 mi	3m
Fort Meade Road	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Intercounty Connector — 11.4 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockville, MD and Arden on the Severn, MD.

Start on South Washington Street

300 ft · 16 sec · South Washington Street

Turn left onto MD 28

0.3 mi · 50 sec · West Jefferson Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on MD 28

0.5 mi · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road

Turn left onto MD 28

0.5 mi · 1 min · First Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on MD 28

3.6 mi · 5 min · Norbeck Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto MD 97

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Georgia Avenue

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward MD 200 Toll East

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

11 mi · 14 min · Intercounty Connector

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 200 Toll

0.2 mi · 29 sec · MD 200 Toll

Toward US 1 North: Laurel Use the slight left lane.

Turn straight onto US 1

2.4 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Avenue

Continue on US 1

465 ft · 13 sec · Baltimore Street

Continue on US 1

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Baltimore Avenue

Continue on US 1

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Baltimore Street

Turn slight right

421 ft · 10 sec

Turn straight onto MD 198

344 ft · 8 sec · Gorman Avenue

Continue on MD 198

0.7 mi · 1 min · Fort Meade Road

Continue on MD 198

4.4 mi · 7 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Toward MD 32 East: Odenton

Merge onto MD 32

7.4 mi · 10 min · Patuxent Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward MD 3 North: Baltimore Use the right lane.

Merge onto MD 3

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Robert Crain Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward Veterans Highway Use the slight right lane.

Continue on Veterans Highway

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Veterans Highway

Turn right onto MD 178

1.6 mi · 3 min · Generals Highway

Turn left onto Sunrise Beach Road

1.9 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Beach Road

Continue on Omar Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Omar Drive

Turn left onto Shore View Circle

55 ft · 2 sec · Shore View Circle

Arrive at destination

Shore View Circle

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 19.2 miles from Rockville, MD, or about 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.4 miles.

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 38.5 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 19.2 miles or 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arden on the Severn, 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 38.5 miles and 1h 1m.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Intercounty Connector for about 11.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.2 mi from Rockville, MD · 28m into the drive

city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laurel, MD

19 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

Kensington, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurel, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Rockville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Arden on the Severn, MD

The final approach into Arden on the Severn, 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

$6.38 one way

$12.77 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$6.99	$13.98
premium	$4.93	$7.47	$14.93
diesel	$5.61	$8.50	$17.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.5	$4.04	$1.85
Efficient EV	9.6	$3.37	$1.54
EV Truck/SUV	15.4	$5.39	$2.46

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (62% 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 as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Rockville, MD

Evening in Rockville on Wednesday

Local time

6:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arden on the Severn, MD

Evening in Arden on the Severn on Wednesday

Local time

6:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Sunny

SW 5 to 14 mph 9% chance 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

20 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

1h 1m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Arden on the Severn, MD covers 38.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Intercounty Connector, Patuxent Freeway, Laurel Fort Meade Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.2 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 $6.38 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.

On the drive from Rockville, MD to Arden on the Severn, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Veterans Highway along the way.

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