Origin
Fairland, MD
Late night in Fairland on Sunday
Local time
3:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairland, 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
22m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairland, MD
Jonathan Borba
Rockville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
This quick 11.7-mile drive from Fairland to Rockville, Maryland, is easily manageable in just 22 minutes, making it perfect for a single day trip. You'll navigate primarily via local roads like Randolph Road, Veirs Mill Road, and Fairland Road, with no highway driving involved. Budget around $2 for fuel for this short excursion. The route is characterized by frequent turns, offering a connected feel to the surrounding neighborhoods. Given its brevity, there's no need to consider an overnight stay; you can easily complete this journey and return within a few hours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph Road | 4.8 mi | 9m |
| Veirs Mill Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Fairland Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Randolph Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Randolph Road
— 4.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairland, MD and Rockville, MD.
1
Start on Fairland Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Fairland Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto East Randolph Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Randolph Road
3
Continue on Randolph Road
4.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Randolph Road
4
Turn right onto MD 586
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Veirs Mill Road
5
Continue on MD 28
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto South Washington Street
300 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Washington Street
Use the right lane.
7
Arrive at destination
South Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
7.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
MD 586 / Veirs Mill Road
Turn right onto MD 586 / Veirs Mill Road
Navigation decision point
7
11.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
South Washington Street
Turn right onto South Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.94 one way
$3.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.12 | $4.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Rockville, MD
Late night in Rockville on Sunday
Local time
3:32 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
1 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
22m 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 for this entire trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The roads you'll be on, including Randolph Road, Veirs Mill Road, and Fairland Road, are all local arteries. The longest stretch without a turn is 4.8 miles along Randolph Road. This means you'll be actively steering and navigating through various intersections for most of the journey. The character of the drive is consistent, remaining on local roads from start to finish without transitioning to faster highway speeds.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Randolph Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 7.3 miles in near MD 586 / Veirs Mill Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 2 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (MD 586 / Veirs Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (South Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Randolph Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 7.3 miles (MD 586 / Veirs Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (South Washington Street): 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 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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