Origin
Rockville, MD
Morning in Rockville on Saturday
Local time
10:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockville, MD to Arbutus, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
34.4 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Arbutus, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rockville, MD to Arbutus, MD covers 34.4 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Jefferson Street, Veirs Mill Road, First Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 34.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 34.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Jefferson Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rockville, MD to Arbutus, MD is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rockville, MD to Arbutus, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Jefferson Street | — | — |
| Veirs Mill Road | — | — |
| First Street | — | — |
| Norbeck Road | — | — |
| Georgia Avenue | — | — |
| MD 200 | — | — |
| Intercounty Connector | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Jefferson Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville, MD and Arbutus, MD.
1
Start on South Washington Street
299 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Washington Street
2
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
3
Continue on Veirs Mill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Veirs Mill Road
4
Turn left onto First Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
First Street
5
Continue on Norbeck Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Norbeck Road
6
Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
7
Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MD 200 Toll East
8
Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Intercounty Connector
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
10
Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
MD 198: Konterra Drive
11
Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
12
Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
MD 198 West: Burtonsville
13
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
14
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
14 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville
16
Keep slight left to continue on MD 166: Catonsville
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
MD 166: Catonsville
17
Merge slight right onto Metropolitan Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
Metropolitan Boulevard
18
Take the exit slight right toward UMBC Campus
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
UMBC Campus
19
Turn straight onto UMBC Boulevard
384 ft
·
13 sec
·
UMBC Boulevard
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward UMBC Boulevard
190 ft
·
5 sec
·
UMBC Boulevard
21
Exit the roundabout onto UMBC Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
UMBC Boulevard
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hilltop Circle
118 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hilltop Circle
23
Exit the roundabout onto Hilltop Circle
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hilltop Circle
24
Turn right onto Poplar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Poplar Avenue
25
Turn left onto Shelbourne Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Shelbourne Road
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.2 mi from Rockville, MD · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Rockville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arbutus, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Arbutus, 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
$5.70 one way
$11.41 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.25 | $12.49 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Arbutus, MD
Morning in Arbutus on Saturday
Local time
10:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
2 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
48m 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 Arbutus, MD covers 34.4 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Jefferson Street, Veirs Mill Road, First Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.2 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 $5.70 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.
The drive from Rockville, MD to Arbutus, MD is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rockville, MD to Arbutus, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rockville, MD to Arbutus, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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