Trip from Rockville, MD to Charlotte Hall, MD

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

61.7 mi

99 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 22m ★

6 AM

1h 29m

8 AM

1h 42m

10 AM

1h 34m

12 PM

1h 32m

3 PM

1h 34m

5 PM

1h 42m

8 PM

1h 25m

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

Charlotte Hall, MD

Lubomir Satko

Trip Overview

Traveling from Rockville to Charlotte Hall covers 61.7 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes. This route is well-suited for a single-day trip, as it is short enough to complete without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Maryland locations. Navigating through the region involves transitioning from the urban density around Rockville toward the more local atmosphere of Charlotte Hall. Since the entire trip takes place within the Northeast region, you won't experience significant environmental changes, but the shift in traffic patterns is notable. It is a straightforward drive that prioritizes efficiency over sightseeing.

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

30.8 miles from Rockville, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention as you navigate through different road types. The journey starts with a 25.7-mile stretch on the Capital Beltway, which serves as your longest uninterrupted segment. Only 13% of this route consists of highway travel, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time on local roads like Branch Avenue and Leonardtown Road. Transitioning from high-speed beltway traffic to the more technical, winding local sections defines the personality of this drive. Be prepared to shift your pace frequently as you leave the major thoroughfares behind in favor of local corridors.

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.

Capital Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.7 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 1 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 61.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 270 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 270 South

3.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 270

Keep slight left at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Toward I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

32.4 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 9 Toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate...

32.7 mi into trip | ~45m in | MD 337 / Forestville Road

Turn right onto MD 337 / Forestville Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

45.4 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | MD 5

Take the exit onto MD 5 toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown

Towns Along This Route

Between Rockville, MD and Charlotte Hall, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Morningside, Lexington Park and Leonardtown.

College Park

3.9 mi in | ~7m | via I 270

Morningside

32.4 mi in | ~44m

Lexington Park

45.4 mi in | ~1h 4m | via MD 5

Leonardtown

45.4 mi in | ~1h 4m | via MD 5

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Capital Beltway	25.7 mi	33m
Leonardtown Road	10.7 mi	15m
Branch Avenue	8.1 mi	10m
I 270	5.3 mi	7m
Mattawoman Beantown Road	3.2 mi	4m
MD 337	2.2 mi	4m
Crain Highway	1.9 mi	2m
Charlotte Hall Road	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Capital Beltway — 25.7 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Washington Street

63 ft · 8 sec · South Washington Street

Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Montgomery Avenue

Continue on Great Falls Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Great Falls Road

Turn right onto MD 189

432 ft · 17 sec · Falls Road

Continue on MD 189

471 ft · 18 sec · Falls Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 51 sec

Toward I 270 South Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 270

2.6 mi · 3 min · I 270

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 270

2.8 mi · 3 min · I 270

Toward I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Merge onto I 495

26 mi · 33 min · Capital Beltway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Exit 9 Toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto MD 337

426 ft · 12 sec · Forestville Road

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto MD 337

2.2 mi · 4 min · MD 337

Toward MD 337 South Use the none lane.

Turn left

0.5 mi · 39 sec

Toward MD 5 South: Waldorf

Merge onto MD 5

8.1 mi · 10 min · Branch Avenue

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 301; MD 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Crain Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto MD 5

0.3 mi · 39 sec · MD 5

Toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto MD 5

3.2 mi · 4 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto MD 5

11 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on MD 5

1.0 mi · 1 min · Three Notch Road

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Golden Beach Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Golden Beach Road

Turn left onto Charlotte Hall Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Charlotte Hall Road

Turn left

170 ft · 12 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Because this trip is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best, though avoiding peak traffic hours on the Capital Beltway is always a smart move. You won't need to plan for any formal stops since the total duration is under 90 minutes, allowing you to drive straight through if you prefer. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Rockville to ensure you don't need to hunt for gas during the tighter local stretches of Leonardtown Road. Since the route relies heavily on local roads, stay alert for changing speed limits as you move away from the highway environment. Using the full 61.7 miles as a single push is manageable for most drivers, making this an easy trip to complete in one go.

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 30.8 miles from Rockville, MD, or about 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.7 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 61.7 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 30.8 miles or 42m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charlotte Hall, 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.

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

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 Rockville, MD

This is one driving day of about 61.7 miles and 1h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rockville, 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.

The longest stretch is on Capital Beltway for about 25.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.8 mi from Rockville, MD · 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

31 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Rockville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Charlotte Hall, MD

The final approach into Charlotte Hall, 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 Charlotte Hall, 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

$10.21 one way

$20.42 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$11.17	$22.34
premium	$4.92	$11.96	$23.91
diesel	$5.64	$13.71	$27.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.5	$6.48	$2.96
Efficient EV	15.4	$5.40	$2.47
EV Truck/SUV	24.7	$8.64	$3.95

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 10 hours ago

Origin

Rockville, MD

Evening in Rockville on Sunday

Local time

7:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Charlotte Hall, MD

Evening in Charlotte Hall on Sunday

Local time

7:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

2 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 28m 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 Charlotte Hall, MD covers 61.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Capital Beltway, Leonardtown Road, Branch Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.8 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 $10.21 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.

Between Rockville, MD and Charlotte Hall, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Morningside, Lexington Park and Leonardtown.

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Trip from Rockville, MD to Charlotte Hall, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Charlotte Hall, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Rockville, MD

Charlotte Hall, MD

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 28m on the road

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