Origin
Rockville, MD
Afternoon in Rockville on Wednesday
Local time
4:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockville, MD to Baltimore Highlands, MD
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
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
Baltimore Highlands, MD
Styves Exantus
Trip Overview
The drive from Rockville, MD to Baltimore Highlands, MD covers 38.1 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Jefferson Street, Veirs Mill Road, First Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.32 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
19.1 miles from Rockville, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 38.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Jefferson Street 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 Baltimore Highlands, MD is easy. At 55m 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 Baltimore Highlands, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Jefferson Street | — | — |
| Veirs Mill Road | — | — |
| First Street | — | — |
| Norbeck Road | — | — |
| Georgia Avenue | — | — |
| MD 200 | — | — |
| Intercounty Connector | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Jefferson Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville, MD and Baltimore Highlands, MD.
1
Start on South Washington Street
299 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Washington Street
2
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
3
Continue on Veirs Mill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Veirs Mill Road
4
Turn left onto First Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
First Street
5
Continue on Norbeck Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Norbeck Road
6
Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
7
Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MD 200 Toll East
8
Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Intercounty Connector
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
10
Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
MD 198: Konterra Drive
11
Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
12
Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
MD 198 West: Burtonsville
13
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
14
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
16 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie, Key Bridge
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 695 East: Glen Burnie, Key Bridge
16
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
17
Take the exit slight right toward Lansdowne, Maryland Food Bank
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lansdowne, Maryland Food Bank
18
Turn right onto Hollins Ferry Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hollins Ferry Road
19
Turn right onto Daisy Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Daisy Avenue
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Annapolis Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Annapolis Road
21
Turn left onto Virginia Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Virginia Avenue
22
Turn right onto Washington Street
121 ft
·
4 sec
·
Washington Street
23
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 19.1 miles from Rockville, MD, or about 27m 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 38 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.1 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baltimore Highlands, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Rockville, MD.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rockville, MD
This is one driving day of about 38.1 miles and 55m.
At 38.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.1 mi from Rockville, MD · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Rockville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Baltimore Highlands, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Baltimore Highlands, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.32 one way
$12.63 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Baltimore Highlands, MD
Afternoon in Baltimore Highlands on Wednesday
Local time
4:53 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Rockville, MD to Baltimore Highlands, MD covers 38.1 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Jefferson Street, Veirs Mill Road, First Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.1 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 $6.32 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 Baltimore Highlands, MD is easy. At 55m 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 Baltimore Highlands, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rockville, MD to Baltimore Highlands, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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