Origin
Rockville, MD
Evening in Rockville on Wednesday
Local time
6:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockville, MD to Jessup, MD
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Jessup, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rockville, MD to Jessup, MD covers 28.1 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Intercounty Connector, I 95, Norbeck Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.1 miles on Intercounty Connector. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.66 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
14.1 miles from Rockville, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 28.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 10.1 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
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 28.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
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 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MD 28 / West Jefferson Street
Turn left onto MD 28 / West Jefferson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
15.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
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 19C
Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
7
17.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
8
25.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward MD 175: Columbia, Jessup
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 41B; 41A
Toward MD 175: Columbia, Jessup
9
25.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 175 East: Jessup, Maryland Wholesale Food Center, Truck Services
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41A
Toward MD 175 East: Jessup, Maryland Wholesale...
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 Jessup, MD, road signs point toward Burtonsville, Maryland Wholesale Food Center and Truck Services.
Burtonsville
15.9 mi in
|
~23m
Maryland Wholesale Food Center
25.9 mi in
|
~36m
Truck Services
25.9 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Intercounty Connector | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| I 95 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Norbeck Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Waterloo Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Veirs Mill Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| First Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Intercounty Connector
— 10.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville, MD and Jessup, MD.
1
Start on South Washington Street
300 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Washington Street
2
Turn left onto MD 28
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on MD 28
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Veirs Mill Road
4
Turn left onto MD 28
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
First Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on MD 28
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Norbeck Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto MD 97
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward MD 200 Toll East
8
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Intercounty Connector
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 19C
Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MD 198: Konterra Drive
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
14
Merge onto I 95
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 41B; 41A
Toward MD 175: Columbia, Jessup
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 41A
Toward MD 175 East: Jessup, Maryland Wholesale Food Center, Truck Services
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto MD 175
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Rouse Parkway
18
Continue on MD 175
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterloo Road
19
Continue on MD 175
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Jessup Road
20
Arrive at destination
MD 175
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 14.1 miles from Rockville, MD, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.1 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 28 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.1 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jessup, 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 28.1 miles and 40m.
At 28.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Intercounty Connector for about 10.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.1 mi from Rockville, MD · 21m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.1 miles from Rockville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jessup, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Jessup, 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
$4.66 one way
$9.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Jessup, MD
Evening in Jessup on Wednesday
Local time
6:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
7 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
40m 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 Jessup, MD covers 28.1 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Intercounty Connector, I 95, Norbeck Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 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 $4.66 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 13 decision points packed into just 28.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MD 28 / West Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Rockville, MD and Jessup, MD, road signs point toward Burtonsville, Maryland Wholesale Food Center and Truck Services.
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