Trip from Rockville, MD to Algonquin, MD

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 24m

Distance

100.4 mi

162 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 15m ★

6 AM

2h 24m

8 AM

2h 44m

10 AM

2h 31m

12 PM

2h 29m

3 PM

2h 32m

5 PM

2h 43m

8 PM

2h 19m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Rockville, MD to Algonquin, MD covers 100.4 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 50, Blue Star Memorial Highway, John Hanson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.3 miles on US 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.65 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

50.2 miles from Rockville, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Rockville, MD to Algonquin, MD covers 100.4 miles and takes about 2h 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 100.4 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 6.7 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 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

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.

23 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward US 50 East: Annapolis

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 19A Toward US 50 East: Annapolis

64.3 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | US 50

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

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 Algonquin, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.

Rehoboth

64.3 mi in | ~1h 26m | via US 50

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 50	33.3 mi	47m
Blue Star Memorial Highway	21.6 mi	30m
John Hanson Highway	18.7 mi	21m
Capital Beltway	16.3 mi	21m
I 270	5.3 mi	7m
Great Falls Road	0.6 mi	1m
Sandy Hill Road	0.6 mi	2m
Maryland Avenue	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 50 — 33.3 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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

16 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Exit 19A Toward US 50 East: Annapolis Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 50

19 mi · 21 min · John Hanson Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2

22 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50

33 mi · 47 min · US 50

Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Turn right onto Maryland Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Maryland Avenue

Continue on Muse Street

363 ft · 16 sec · Muse Street

At end of road, turn left onto Gay Street

367 ft · 16 sec · Gay Street

Turn right onto Poplar Street

406 ft · 13 sec · Poplar Street

Continue on Locust Street

0.6 mi · 2 min · Locust Street

At end of road, turn left onto Glenburn Avenue

246 ft · 12 sec · Glenburn Avenue

Turn right onto Glasgow Street

0.6 mi · 2 min · Glasgow Street

Continue on Sandy Hill Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Sandy Hill Road

Turn left onto Shawnee Road

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Shawnee Road

Arrive at destination

Shawnee 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 50.2 miles from Rockville, MD, or about 1h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.3 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.2 miles or 1h 6m 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Algonquin, 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 100.4 miles and 2h 24m.

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 US 50 for about 33.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.2 mi from Rockville, MD · 1h 6m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

50 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.2 miles from Rockville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Algonquin, MD

The final approach into Algonquin, 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 Algonquin, 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

$16.65 one way

$33.29 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$18.23	$36.46
premium	$4.93	$19.47	$38.94
diesel	$5.61	$22.17	$44.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30.1	$10.54	$4.82
Efficient EV	25.1	$8.79	$4.02
EV Truck/SUV	40.2	$14.06	$6.43

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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

Afternoon in Rockville on Wednesday

Local time

3:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Algonquin, MD

Afternoon in Algonquin on Wednesday

Local time

3:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°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

15 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

2h 24m 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 Algonquin, MD covers 100.4 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 50, Blue Star Memorial Highway, John Hanson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 50.2 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 $16.65 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 Algonquin, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.

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