Origin
Rockville, MD
Evening in Rockville on Wednesday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockville, MD to Hyattsville, MD
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Hyattsville, MD
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Trip Overview
This short 18.7-mile drive from Rockville, MD to Hyattsville, MD is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 33 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, it's an economical option for a quick trip. The route primarily utilizes Capital Beltway and I 270, with a significant portion on local roads like University Boulevard East. While not a long journey, the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you'll be navigating city streets more than open highway. This is a straightforward trip within the Northeast region of Maryland, perfect for a quick errand or visit.
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
9.4 miles from Rockville, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this 18.7-mile journey. With only 28% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on city streets, making frequent turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 5.8 miles on the Capital Beltway, offering a brief period of higher-speed travel before you re-enter more localized roads. This drive is characterized by its frequent transitions, requiring your attention as you navigate through various intersections and local traffic patterns.
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.
Capital Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 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
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 18.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
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 6.7 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
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
8
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
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge onto I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
12.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward MD 193 East: Langley Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29
Toward MD 193 East: Langley Park
6
16.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
MD 410 / East-West Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 410 / East-West Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Hyattsville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward College Park along the way.
College Park
3.9 mi in
|
~7m
|
via I 270
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| I 270 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| University Boulevard East | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| East-West Highway | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Riggs Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Great Falls Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 42nd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Queensbury Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 5.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville, MD and Hyattsville, MD.
1
Start on South Washington Street
63 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Washington Street
2
Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Montgomery Avenue
3
Continue on Great Falls Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Falls Road
4
Turn right onto MD 189
432 ft
·
17 sec
·
Falls Road
5
Continue on MD 189
471 ft
·
18 sec
·
Falls Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 270 South
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 270
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 270
8
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.
9
Merge onto I 495
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 29
Toward MD 193 East: Langley Park
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto MD 193
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
University Boulevard East
12
Turn right onto MD 212
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Riggs Road
13
Turn left onto MD 410
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East-West Highway
Use the left lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 410
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East-West Highway
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Belcrest Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Belcrest Road
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on Queensbury Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Queensbury Road
17
Turn right onto 42nd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
42nd Avenue
18
Turn left onto Kennedy Street
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
Kennedy Street
19
Arrive at destination
Kennedy Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 33-minute duration and 18.7-mile distance, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. You won't need to worry about splitting the drive or extensive stops. Aim to depart outside of peak rush hour if possible, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile can be exacerbated by heavy traffic. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $3, so you should have plenty of gas. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to University Boulevard East, as it's a key local artery where many turns will occur.
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 9.4 miles from Rockville, MD, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.8 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 18.7 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.4 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hyattsville, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Rockville, MD.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rockville, MD
This is one driving day of about 18.7 miles and 33m.
At 18.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Capital Beltway for about 5.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.4 mi from Rockville, MD · 14m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.4 miles from Rockville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hyattsville, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hyattsville, 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
$3.10 one way
$6.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.63 | $7.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Hyattsville, MD
Evening in Hyattsville on Wednesday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
17 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
33m 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 Hyattsville, MD covers 18.7 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Capital Beltway, I 270, University Boulevard East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 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 $3.10 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 18.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
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 6.7 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Rockville, MD to Hyattsville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward College Park along the way.
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