Trip from Rockville, MD to Hampton, MD

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Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

50.3 mi

81 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 7m ★

6 AM

1h 13m

8 AM

1h 25m

10 AM

1h 17m

12 PM

1h 16m

3 PM

1h 18m

5 PM

1h 24m

8 PM

1h 10m

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

Hampton, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Rockville, MD to Hampton, MD covers 50.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Columbia Pike, Baltimore Beltway, Intercounty Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.5 miles on Columbia Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.34 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

25.2 miles from Rockville, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 50.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Columbia Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 16.5 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 12.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 50.3 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 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.5 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.

12.8 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia

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 16A-B Toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia

30.1 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward I 70 East: Baltimore

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 25A Toward I 70 East: Baltimore

34.5 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

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 91B-A Toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Tows...

34.7 mi into trip | ~48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 695 North: New York, Towson

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 91B Toward I 695 North: New York, Towson

48.8 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward MD 146 North: Dulaney Valley Road

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

Use the right lane. Exit 27B Toward MD 146 North: Dulaney Valley Road

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Rockville, MD and Hampton, MD, road signs point toward Columbia, Towson, Baltimore and Glen Burnie.

Columbia

12.8 mi in | ~19m

Towson

34.5 mi in | ~48m

Baltimore

34.5 mi in | ~48m

Glen Burnie

34.5 mi in | ~48m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Columbia Pike	16.5 mi	21m
Baltimore Beltway	13.4 mi	18m
Intercounty Connector	7 mi	8m
I 70	3.8 mi	4m
Norbeck Road	3.6 mi	5m
Saint Francis Road	0.8 mi	2m
Veirs Mill Road	0.5 mi	1m
First Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Columbia Pike — 16.5 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockville, MD and Hampton, 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

7.0 mi · 8 min · Intercounty Connector

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 16A-B Toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Exit 16B Toward US 29 North: Columbia

Merge onto US 29

17 mi · 21 min · Columbia Pike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 25A Toward I 70 East: Baltimore Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 70

3.8 mi · 4 min · I 70

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 16 sec

Exit 91B-A Toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 91B Toward I 695 North: New York, Towson Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 695

13 mi · 18 min · Baltimore Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 53 sec

Exit 27B Toward MD 146 North: Dulaney Valley Road Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto MD 146

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Dulaney Valley Road

Use the left / right lanes.

Turn right onto Saint Francis Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Saint Francis Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Saint Francis Road

93 ft · 3 sec · Saint Francis Road

Arrive at destination

Saint Francis Road

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 25.2 miles from Rockville, MD, or about 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.5 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 50.3 miles or 1h 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 25.2 miles or 36m 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

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampton, 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 50.3 miles and 1h 12m.

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 Columbia Pike for about 16.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.2 mi from Rockville, MD · 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

25 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 50.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Rockville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hampton, MD

The final approach into Hampton, 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 Hampton, 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

$8.34 one way

$16.68 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$9.13	$18.27
premium	$4.93	$9.76	$19.51
diesel	$5.61	$11.11	$22.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	15.1	$5.28	$2.41
Efficient EV	12.6	$4.40	$2.01
EV Truck/SUV	20.1	$7.04	$3.22

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (67% 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 2 days ago

Origin

Rockville, MD

Night in Rockville on Tuesday

Local time

10:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hampton, MD

Night in Hampton on Tuesday

Local time

10:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

4 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 12m 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 Hampton, MD covers 50.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Columbia Pike, Baltimore Beltway, Intercounty Connector. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 25.2 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 $8.34 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 Hampton, MD, road signs point toward Columbia, Towson, Baltimore and Glen Burnie.

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