Trip from Rockville, MD to Odenton, MD

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

47m

Distance

29.3 mi

47 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

4 AM

0h 43m ★

6 AM

0h 47m

8 AM

0h 55m

10 AM

0h 50m

12 PM

0h 49m

3 PM

0h 50m

5 PM

0h 55m

8 PM

0h 45m

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

Odenton, MD

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Trip Overview

This 29.3-mile drive from Rockville, MD to Odenton, MD takes approximately 47 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll navigate using a combination of the Intercounty Connector, Laurel Fort Meade Road, and Norbeck Road, with about 8% of the journey on highways. Expect a budget of around $5 for fuel for this relatively short hop within Maryland's Northeast region. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments rather than a straight shot. It's a straightforward journey ideal for a quick transit between these two points.

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

14.6 miles from Rockville, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The character of this drive is best described as a 'turn-heavy local drive.' While only 8% of the route is on highways, you'll experience a dynamic mix of road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.4 miles on the Intercounty Connector, offering a brief period of more consistent speed. After that, expect to engage with local roads, requiring more frequent turns and adjustments as you make your way towards Odenton. This isn't a monotonous highway cruise; it's a route that keeps you actively involved in navigating.

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

There are about 25 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 11.4 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 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 29.3 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 0.1 miles (MD 28 / West Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (MD 28 / First Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles (MD 200 Toll): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MD 28 / West Jefferson Street

Turn left onto MD 28 / West Jefferson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | MD 28 / First Street

Turn left onto MD 28 / First Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

17.2 mi into trip | ~25m in | MD 200 Toll

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 200 Toll toward US 1 North: Laurel

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 1 North: Laurel

27.4 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward MD 175: Odenton, Fort Meade

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 6 Toward MD 175: Odenton, Fort Meade

27.8 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 175 East: Odenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 175 East: Odenton

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 Odenton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Meade along the way.

Fort Meade

27.4 mi in | ~43m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Intercounty Connector	11.4 mi	14m
Laurel Fort Meade Road	4.4 mi	7m
Norbeck Road	3.6 mi	5m
Baltimore Avenue	2.6 mi	4m
Patuxent Freeway	1.6 mi	2m
Annapolis Road	0.9 mi	1m
Fort Meade Road	0.7 mi	1m
Veirs Mill Road	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Intercounty Connector — 11.4 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

11 mi · 14 min · Intercounty Connector

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 200 Toll

0.2 mi · 29 sec · MD 200 Toll

Toward US 1 North: Laurel Use the slight left lane.

Turn straight onto US 1

2.4 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Avenue

Continue on US 1

465 ft · 13 sec · Baltimore Street

Continue on US 1

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Baltimore Avenue

Continue on US 1

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Baltimore Street

Turn slight right

421 ft · 10 sec

Turn straight onto MD 198

344 ft · 8 sec · Gorman Avenue

Continue on MD 198

0.7 mi · 1 min · Fort Meade Road

Continue on MD 198

4.4 mi · 7 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Toward MD 32 East: Odenton

Merge onto MD 32

1.6 mi · 2 min · Patuxent Freeway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Exit 6 Toward MD 175: Odenton, Fort Meade Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward MD 175 East: Odenton Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto MD 175

0.9 mi · 1 min · Annapolis Road

Turn right onto Piney Orchard Parkway

0.3 mi · 1 min · Piney Orchard Parkway

Continue on Piney Orchard Parkway

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Piney Orchard Parkway

Arrive at destination

Piney Orchard Parkway

Trip Plan

Given the short 47-minute duration and 29.3-mile distance, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can easily depart at your convenience, perhaps aiming to avoid typical rush hour traffic in the Rockville area. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, it's an economical journey. Since there are no designated stops, consider a brief pause along the way if needed, but the drive is short enough that it's unlikely to be a necessity. A practical tip for this route: pay close attention to your GPS as you transition from the Intercounty Connector to Laurel Fort Meade Road, as this is where many of the turns begin.

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 14.6 miles from Rockville, MD, or about 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.4 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 29.3 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 14.6 miles or 22m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Odenton, 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 29.3 miles and 47m.

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 Intercounty Connector for about 11.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.6 mi from Rockville, MD · 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

15 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 29.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.6 miles from Rockville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Odenton, MD

The final approach into Odenton, 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 Odenton, 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

$4.86 one way

$9.72 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$5.32	$10.64
premium	$4.93	$5.68	$11.36
diesel	$5.61	$6.47	$12.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.8	$3.08	$1.41
Efficient EV	7.3	$2.56	$1.17
EV Truck/SUV	11.7	$4.10	$1.88

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Rockville, MD

Late night in Rockville on Wednesday

Local time

2:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Odenton, MD

Late night in Odenton on Wednesday

Local time

2:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°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

22 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

47m 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 Odenton, MD covers 29.3 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Intercounty Connector, Laurel Fort Meade Road, Norbeck Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14.6 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 $4.86 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.

On the drive from Rockville, MD to Odenton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Meade along the way.

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Trip from Rockville, MD to Odenton, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Odenton, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Rockville, MD

Odenton, MD

Same local time

22 degrees warmer at arrival

47m on the road

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