Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
4.9 mi
8 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Aspen Hill, MD
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The drive from Rockville, MD to Aspen Hill, MD covers 4.9 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veirs Mill Road, Aspen Hill Road, West Jefferson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.5 miles on Veirs Mill Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 4.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m 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 with national parks nearby.
Expect a 12m drive with frequent turns across 4.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MD 28 / West Jefferson Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 2.9 miles (Aspen Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto MD 28 / West Jefferson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Aspen Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veirs Mill Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Aspen Hill Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| West Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Georgia Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville, MD and Aspen Hill, MD.
Start on South Washington Street
Turn left onto MD 28
Continue on MD 28
Turn left onto Aspen Hill Road
Turn right onto MD 97
Turn slight left
Turn slight left
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$0.81 one way
$1.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| premium | $4.93 | $0.95 | $1.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.51 | $0.24 |
| Efficient EV | 1.2 | 0 | $0.43 | $0.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.31 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Rockville on Saturday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Aspen Hill on Saturday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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