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Trip from Butcher's Hill, MD to Rockville, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

58m

Distance

40.8 mi

66 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

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

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Downtown Butcher's Hill, MD, MD

Butcher's Hill, MD

Yunus Tuğ

Downtown Rockville, MD, MD

Rockville, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

This 40.8-mile drive from Butcher's Hill, MD, to Rockville, MD, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 58 minutes to complete. You'll navigate a mix of major roadways, including I-95 and the Intercounty Connector, before transitioning to Norbeck Road. With a projected fuel cost of around $7, this route offers an economical option for getting between these two Northeast Maryland locations. The overall feel is a practical, mixed drive, perfect for a quick journey without the need for an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 20.4 mi 24m
Intercounty Connector 9.5 mi 11m
Norbeck Road 3.6 mi 6m
East Lombard Street 1.1 mi 3m
Georgia Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Cal Ripken Way 0.7 mi 1m
Veirs Mill Road 0.6 mi 1m
First Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 20.4 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Butcher's Hill, MD and Rockville, MD.

1

Start on East Pratt Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Pratt Street
2

Turn right onto South Broadway

414 ft · 19 sec · South Broadway
3

Turn left onto East Lombard Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Lombard Street
4

Keep slight left at fork onto East Lombard Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Lombard Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5

Turn left onto MD 2

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Light Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Turn right onto East Conway Street

0.3 mi · 52 sec · East Conway Street
Use the right lane.
7

Turn left onto I 395

0.7 mi · 1 min · Cal Ripken Way
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Washington
9

Merge onto I 95

20 mi · 24 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 31B Toward MD 200 Toll West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

9.5 mi · 11 min · Intercounty Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 8B-A Toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 8A Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton Use the straight lane.
14

Turn right onto MD 97

0.7 mi · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
15

Turn right onto MD 28

3.6 mi · 6 min · Norbeck Road
Use the right lane.
16

Continue on MD 28

0.5 mi · 56 sec · First Street
17

Turn right onto MD 28

0.6 mi · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road
18

Continue on MD 28

0.3 mi · 54 sec · East Jefferson Street
Use the right lane.
19

Turn right onto South Washington Street

300 ft · 9 sec · South Washington Street
Use the right lane.
20

Arrive at destination

South Washington Street

Where to Stop

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

city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laurel, MD

20 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

North Bethesda, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurel, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Butcher's Hill, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 40.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
1.7 mi into trip | ~5m in | East Conway Street

Turn right onto East Conway Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
23.9 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward MD 200 Toll West

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 31B Toward MD 200 Toll West
8
34.3 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton

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 8B-A Toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton
9
34.6 mi into trip | ~46m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Exit 8A Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheat...
7
40.8 mi into trip | ~58m in | South Washington Street

Turn right onto South Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.76 one way

$13.53 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.41 $14.82
premium $4.93 $7.91 $15.83
diesel $5.61 $9.01 $18.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.2 0 $4.28 $1.96
Efficient EV 10.2 0 $3.57 $1.63
EV Truck/SUV 16.3 0 $5.71 $2.61

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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

Butcher's Hill, MD

Late night in Butcher's Hill on Sunday

Local time

4:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rockville, MD

Late night in Rockville on Sunday

Local time

4:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°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

4 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

58m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with approximately 50% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.4 miles on I-95, offering a period of consistent speed. As you progress, the character of the drive shifts from faster highway segments to more localized roads like Norbeck Road, requiring adjustments in your driving style. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and a more typical suburban driving feel.

50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.4 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 1.7 miles in near East Conway Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 40.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (East Conway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Butcher's Hill, MD and Rockville, MD, road signs point toward Olney and Wheaton.

Olney

34.3 mi in | ~46m

Wheaton

34.3 mi in | ~46m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 40.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20.4 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Rockville, 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 1.7 miles (East Conway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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