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Trip from Greensboro, MD to Rockville, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h

Distance

86.2 mi

139 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 26 min
4 AM
1h 52m ★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m

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

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Greensboro, MD

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Downtown Rockville, MD, MD

Rockville, MD

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Trip Overview

This 86.2-mile trip from Greensboro, MD, to Rockville, MD, is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, taking approximately 2 hours to complete. You'll navigate primarily along Ocean Gateway, John Hanson Highway, and the Capital Beltway, with about 6% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $14. It's a fairly turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for varied road conditions. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a spontaneous day trip within Maryland.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43.1 miles from Greensboro, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ocean Gateway 28.5 mi 39m
John Hanson Highway 18.4 mi 22m
Capital Beltway 16.4 mi 21m
Ridgely Road 6.9 mi 12m
Queen Anne Highway 6.2 mi 8m
I 270 5.4 mi 7m
6th Street 0.9 mi 1m
Shore Highway 0.7 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ocean Gateway — 28.5 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MD 314

137 ft · 10 sec · East Sunset Avenue
2

Turn left onto MD 480

0.4 mi · 38 sec · South Main Street
3

Continue on MD 480

4.1 mi · 7 min · Ridgely Road
4

Continue on MD 480

0.9 mi · 1 min · 6th Street
5

Continue on MD 312; MD 480

2.8 mi · 4 min · Ridgely Road
6

Take the ramp

348 ft · 9 sec
7

Merge onto MD 404

0.7 mi · 58 sec · Shore Highway
8

Continue on MD 404

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
9

Take the exit

527 ft · 14 sec
10

Merge onto US 50

29 mi · 39 min · Ocean Gateway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2

18 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 7B Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 7B Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway Use the slight left lane.
14

Merge onto I 95; I 495

6.9 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

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.
16

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.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 270
Toward I 270 North Use the slight right lane.
18

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 5 Toward MD 189: Falls Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

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.
20

Turn straight onto MD 189

432 ft · 20 sec · Falls Road
21

Turn left onto Great Falls Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Great Falls Road
22

Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

0.2 mi · 37 sec · West Montgomery Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
23

Turn right onto South Washington Street

63 ft · 1 sec · South Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Arrive at destination

South Washington Street

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Consider leaving early to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the Capital Beltway. With no specific stops recommended and a manageable 86.2 miles, you can easily complete this trip in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $14; it’s wise to top off before you begin if you’re starting with a low tank. A practical tip: be mindful of the numerous turns, especially on Ocean Gateway, to maintain a steady pace.

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 43.1 miles from Greensboro, MD, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 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 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.1 miles or 1h 3m 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 41m

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

Before You Leave

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

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Greensboro, MD

This is one driving day of about 86.2 miles and 2h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Greensboro, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ocean Gateway for about 28.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Crofton, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Crofton, 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

Ridgely, MD

Fuel and coffee

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

Annapolis, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.1 miles from Greensboro, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

18TWENTY Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stevensville, Maryland

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch · 43min in 1 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Hours: 4–8 pm

+14106435757

Visit website

Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Annapolis, Maryland

1.7 mi

Reuben's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Annapolis, Maryland

1.6 mi

18TWENTY Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Stevensville, Maryland

Hours: 4–8 pm

+14106435757

Visit website

Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 11:30 am–12 pm

+14102638333

Visit website

Reuben's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+14102670441

Bridges Restaurant on Kent Narrows

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14108270282

Visit website

Fisherman's Inn Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14108278807

Visit website

The Narrows Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14108278113

Visit website

Killarney House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

Davidsonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14107988700

Visit website

Gola Ethiopian Restaurant & Market

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Silver Spring, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12025978178

Visit website

Craft Bakery & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Denton, Maryland

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+14109347519

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Greenbelt, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

7-Eleven Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Beltsville, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.7 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Greenbelt, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14106851109

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Bowie, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 5 mi from route ~12 min detour

Laurel, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bowie, MD

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 5 mi from route ~12 min detour

Laurel, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

7Charge Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Beltsville, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

Capital Hotel Annapolis

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Annapolis, Maryland

+14438376481

Visit website

Annapolis Eventours

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14435101348

Visit website

College Park Aviation Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

College Park, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13018646029

Visit website

National Museum of Health and Medicine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Silver Spring, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+13013193300

Visit website

Tuckahoe State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Queen Anne, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+14108201668

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 62.6 and 85.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
62.6 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7B Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
8
70.1 mi into trip | ~1h 37m 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
79.6 mi into trip | ~1h 49m 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
7
83.2 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | I 270

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

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 270 North
9
85.1 mi into trip | ~1h 57m 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

$14.29 one way

$28.58 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $15.65 $31.30
premium $4.93 $16.72 $33.43
diesel $5.61 $19.03 $38.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.2 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 25.9 0 $9.05 $4.14
Efficient EV 21.6 0 $7.54 $3.45
EV Truck/SUV 34.5 0 $12.07 $5.52

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 16, 2026

Origin

Greensboro, MD

Late night in Greensboro on Tuesday

Local time

4:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rockville, MD

Late night in Rockville on Tuesday

Local time

4:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

92°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 9 to 14 mph 3% chance Live forecast

73°F

Crofton, MD

43 mi in

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

27 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

2h on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour $20 near mile 83.2
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 near mile 86.2
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 near mile 86.2
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a route with a "turn-heavy local drive" profile, meaning you'll encounter frequent turns and less continuous highway travel. While 6% of the route utilizes highways, the majority will be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 28.5 miles on Ocean Gateway. This drive will likely feel like a progression through various local landscapes and town approaches rather than a consistent highway experience.

Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.5 mi on Ocean Gateway.

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 62.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 86.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 62.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.1 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.6 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Greensboro, MD to Rockville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Silver Spring along the way.

Silver Spring

62.2 mi in | ~1h 26m

About the Cities

Arriving in Rockville, MD

Full guide →

Rockville is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is characterized by rolling hills, historic towns, and high tech industries

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 86.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.5 miles on Ocean Gateway. 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 62.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.1 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.6 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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