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Trip from Fort George G Mead Junction, 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

39m

Distance

27.1 mi

44 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m

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

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Downtown Fort George G Mead Junction, MD, MD

Fort George G Mead Junction, MD

Esteban Carriazo

Downtown Rockville, MD, MD

Rockville, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

Fort George G Mead Junction, MD to Rockville, MD is 27.1 miles and takes about 39m via the Intercounty Connector and I-95, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily crossing through Maryland. It's a straightforward drive that connects two points within the state, making it a convenient option for local travel or as a segment of a larger journey. You'll find it to be a practical route with a clear objective, suitable for a quick transit between destinations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Intercounty Connector 9.5 mi 11m
I 95 6.5 mi 7m
Norbeck Road 3.6 mi 6m
Patuxent Freeway 2.4 mi 3m
Georgia Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Veirs Mill Road 0.6 mi 1m
First Street 0.5 mi <1m
Guilford Road 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Intercounty Connector — 9.5 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort George G Mead Junction, MD and Rockville, MD.

1

Start on this road

106 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Brock Bridge Road

33 ft · 1 sec · Brock Bridge Road
3

Turn sharp right onto Guilford Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Guilford Road
4

Turn left onto Dorsey Run Road

412 ft · 8 sec · Dorsey Run Road
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward MD 32 West: Laurel
6

Merge onto MD 32

2.4 mi · 3 min · Patuxent Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 13B Toward I 95 South: Washington Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8

Merge onto I 95

6.5 mi · 7 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 31B Toward MD 200 Toll West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

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

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 8B-A Toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 8A Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton Use the straight lane.
13

Turn right onto MD 97

0.7 mi · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
14

Turn right onto MD 28

3.6 mi · 6 min · Norbeck Road
Use the right lane.
15

Continue on MD 28

0.5 mi · 56 sec · First Street
16

Turn right onto MD 28

0.6 mi · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road
17

Continue on MD 28

0.3 mi · 54 sec · East Jefferson Street
Use the right lane.
18

Turn right onto South Washington Street

300 ft · 9 sec · South Washington Street
Use the right lane.
19

Arrive at destination

South Washington Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 27.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Washington

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 13B Toward I 95 South: Washington
7
10.2 mi into trip | ~13m 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
20.6 mi into trip | ~26m 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
20.9 mi into trip | ~27m 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
27.1 mi into trip | ~39m in | South Washington Street

Turn right onto South Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.49 one way

$8.99 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.92 $9.84
premium $4.93 $5.26 $10.51
diesel $5.61 $5.98 $11.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.1 0 $2.85 $1.30
Efficient EV 6.8 0 $2.37 $1.08
EV Truck/SUV 10.8 0 $3.79 $1.73

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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

Fort George G Mead Junction, MD

Afternoon in Fort George G Mead Junction on Sunday

Local time

12:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rockville, MD

Afternoon in Rockville on Sunday

Local time

12:36 PM

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

39m 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?

This drive offers a mixed experience, with about 33% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time navigating the Intercounty Connector, including a continuous stretch of 9.5 miles on this road. The route transitions between these faster-paced highway sections and other roads like Norbeck Road, providing a varied driving feel. Expect a blend of efficient travel and more localized road conditions as you make your way to Rockville.

33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on Intercounty Connector.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 3.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 14 decision points packed into just 27.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 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 Fort George G Mead Junction, MD and Rockville, MD, road signs point toward Olney and Wheaton.

Olney

20.6 mi in | ~26m

Wheaton

20.6 mi in | ~26m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on Intercounty Connector. 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 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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