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Trip from Rockville, MD to North East, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 50m

Distance

86.9 mi

140 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Rockville, MD, MD

Rockville, MD

Jonathan Borba

Downtown North East, MD, MD

North East, MD

Kelly

Trip Overview

The drive from Rockville, MD to North East, MD covers 86.9 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, I 95, Harbor Tunnel Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.7 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.41 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.

Midpoint

43.5 miles from Rockville, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway 30.7 mi 35m
I 95 11.7 mi 13m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway 11.6 mi 15m
Intercounty Connector 10.1 mi 12m
Express Toll Lanes 8.5 mi 9m
Norbeck Road 3.6 mi 5m
North East Road 1.5 mi 2m
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway — 30.7 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockville, MD and North East, 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

12 mi · 13 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit onto I 895

5.7 mi · 6 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Exit 46 Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway Use the slight right lane.
16

Continue on I 895

1.0 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
17

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
19

Continue on I 895

3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895

8.5 mi · 9 min · Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
21

Keep slight right at fork

297 ft · 3 sec
22

Merge onto I 95

31 mi · 35 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Exit 100 Toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward MD 272 South: North East Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25

Turn straight onto MD 272

1.5 mi · 2 min · North East Road
Use the left lane.
26

Continue on MD 272

0.4 mi · 46 sec · North Mauldin Avenue
Use the left lane.
27

Continue on MD 272

0.3 mi · 38 sec · North Main Street
28

Turn left onto West Street

391 ft · 24 sec · West Street
29

Turn left onto MD 272

145 ft · 2 sec · South Mauldin Avenue
30

Arrive at destination

MD 272

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 43.5 miles from Rockville, MD, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.7 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 19 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.5 miles or 58m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North East, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Rockville, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Rockville, MD

This is one driving day of about 86.9 miles and 1h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Rockville, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for about 30.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dundalk, MD

43 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

Maryland City, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dundalk, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.5 miles from Rockville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Pier 1 Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North East, Maryland

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 86.9

Hours: 12–8 pm

+14102876599

Visit website

Conrad's Seafood Restaurant - Abingdon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Abingdon, Maryland

0.8 mi

North East Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

North East, Maryland

0.7 mi

Pier 1 Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 86.9

North East, Maryland

Hours: 12–8 pm

+14102876599

Visit website

Conrad's Seafood Restaurant - Abingdon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 62.1

Abingdon, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14434020482

Visit website

North East Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.9

North East, Maryland

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+14106567749

Visit website

Taipei Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Rockville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13018385998

Visit website

Farmacy Cafe and Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 49.7

Rosedale, Maryland

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14106366663

Visit website

Royal Taj Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 24.8

Columbia, Maryland

Hours: 11:30 am–9:15 pm

+14103811111

Visit website

G & A RESTAURANT INC

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.9

White Marsh, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14434483218

Visit website

Elkridge Deli Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31

Elkridge, Maryland

Hours: 6 am–2:30 pm

+14107961095

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 49.7

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 43.5

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 18.6

Laurel, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 49.7

Nottingham, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 43.5

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 49.7

Nottingham, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 18.6

Laurel, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 37.3

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Creative Alliance

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 43.5

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 12–5 pm

+14102761651

Visit website

Patterson Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 43.5

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14102763676

Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 37.3

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+14102460669

Visit website

Urban Pirates

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 43.5

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14103278378

Visit website

Riverside Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 37.3

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+14103967931

Baltimore Museum of Industry

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 37.3

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+14107274808

Visit website

The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 43.5

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14105633404

Visit website

Wonderfly Arena - Arbutus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 31

Arbutus, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14102042224

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 15.9 and 84.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
7
30.9 mi into trip | ~41m in | I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Take the exit onto I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 46 Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thr...
8
84.1 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun

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 100 Toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun
8
84.4 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 272 South: North East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward MD 272 South: North East

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.41 one way

$28.81 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $15.78 $31.56
premium $4.93 $16.85 $33.71
diesel $5.61 $19.19 $38.37

Estimated Tolls: $0.81

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (11.6 mi) $0.81

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.1 0 $9.12 $4.17
Efficient EV 21.7 0 $7.60 $3.48
EV Truck/SUV 34.8 0 $12.17 $5.56

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Rockville, MD

Afternoon in Rockville on Saturday

Local time

1:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North East, MD

Afternoon in North East on Saturday

Local time

1:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°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

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

1h 50m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour $20
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

20 mi from route ~51 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Monocacy National Battlefield

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...

23 mi from route ~58 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

86.9 mi in 1h 50m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.7 mi on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 15.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.9 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 30.9 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

456 ft 13 ft

Total Climb

321 ft

Total Descent

759 ft

Highest Point

456 ft

Elevation Range

443 ft

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 North East, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Burtonsville along the way.

Burtonsville

15.9 mi in | ~23m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 86.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 30.7 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.81 in tolls one way, starting with Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at North East, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 30.9 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North East, MD before heading back.

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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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