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Trip from Charlotte Hall, 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

1h 27m

Distance

62.3 mi

100 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m

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

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Downtown Charlotte Hall, MD, MD

Charlotte Hall, MD

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Downtown Rockville, MD, MD

Rockville, MD

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Charlotte Hall to Rockville, you are looking at a 62.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 27 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $10 for fuel should be sufficient to cover the distance between these two Maryland locations. Because the drive stays entirely within the Northeast region, you won't experience major geographic shifts, but you will navigate a transition from rural Maryland roads to the bustling Rockville area. It is a straightforward, practical commute that is best approached as a direct point-to-point excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Capital Beltway 27.9 mi 36m
Leonardtown Road 10.6 mi 14m
Branch Avenue 9 mi 11m
I 270 5.4 mi 7m
Mattawoman Beantown Road 3.3 mi 5m
Crain Highway 2.5 mi 3m
Three Notch Road 1 mi 1m
Charlotte Hall Road 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Capital Beltway — 27.9 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte Hall, MD and Rockville, MD.

1

Start on this road

170 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Charlotte Hall Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Charlotte Hall Road
3

Turn right onto Golden Beach Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Golden Beach Road
4

Turn left onto MD 5

1.0 mi · 1 min · Three Notch Road
5

Continue on MD 5

11 mi · 14 min · Leonardtown Road
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn right onto MD 5

3.3 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road
7

Merge onto US 301; MD 5

2.5 mi · 3 min · Crain Highway
Use the left lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 5

9.0 mi · 11 min · Branch Avenue
Toward MD 5 North: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 95; I 495

18 mi · 24 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495

9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 270
Exit 35 Toward I 270 North: Frederick Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 270
Toward I 270 North Use the slight right lane.
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 5 Toward MD 189: Falls Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward MD 189 North: Falls Road, Rockville, Town Center Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Turn straight onto MD 189

432 ft · 20 sec · Falls Road
17

Turn left onto Great Falls Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Great Falls Road
18

Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

0.2 mi · 37 sec · West Montgomery Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
19

Turn right onto South Washington Street

63 ft · 1 sec · South Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Arrive at destination

South Washington Street

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

Forestville, MD

31 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

Waldorf, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Forestville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Charlotte Hall, 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 18.5 and 61.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
18.5 mi into trip | ~27m in | MD 5 / Branch Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 5 / Branch Avenue toward MD 5 North: Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MD 5 North: Washington
7
27.5 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Coll...
8
46.2 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | I 495 / Capital Beltway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
8
55.8 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | I 270

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North: Frederick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 35 Toward I 270 North: Frederick
9
61.3 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 189 North: Falls Road, Rockville, Town Center

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward MD 189 North: Falls Road, Rockville, Tow...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.33 one way

$20.66 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.31 $22.62
premium $4.93 $12.08 $24.16
diesel $5.61 $13.76 $27.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.7 0 $6.54 $2.99
Efficient EV 15.6 0 $5.45 $2.49
EV Truck/SUV 24.9 0 $8.72 $3.99

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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

Charlotte Hall, MD

Late night in Charlotte Hall on Sunday

Local time

12:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rockville, MD

Late night in Rockville on Sunday

Local time

12:39 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 27m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While you will spend some time on the Capital Beltway—which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 27.9 miles—highways only make up about 9% of the total trip. You will navigate a mix of Leonardtown Road and Branch Avenue, shifting from local thoroughfares to the faster pace of the Beltway. This combination creates a varied driving experience that moves from technical, winding local segments to a brief interstate connection. Be prepared to shift your driving style as the road type changes throughout the 62.3-mile trek.

Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.9 mi on Capital Beltway.

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 18.5 miles in near MD 5 / Branch Avenue.

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 62.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 18.5 miles (MD 5 / Branch Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.2 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Charlotte Hall, MD and Rockville, MD, road signs point toward College Park and Silver Spring.

College Park

27.5 mi in | ~39m

Silver Spring

46.2 mi in | ~1h 4m | via I 495

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.9 miles on Capital Beltway. 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 18.5 miles (MD 5 / Branch Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.2 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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

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