Trip from Havre de Grace, 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 42m

Distance

76.2 mi

123 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 35m ★

6 AM

1h 42m

8 AM

1h 57m

10 AM

1h 48m

12 PM

1h 46m

3 PM

1h 48m

5 PM

1h 57m

8 PM

1h 38m

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

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Havre de Grace, MD

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Rockville, MD

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Trip Overview

Spanning 76.2 miles, the journey from Havre de Grace to Rockville is a manageable trek that typically takes about 1 hour and 42 minutes. Because of the relatively short distance, this trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. You should expect to spend approximately $13 on fuel for the trip. Navigating through Maryland’s Northeast region, you will rely on a combination of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, I-95, and the Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Whether you are heading to Rockville for business or a visit, this route offers a straightforward path between the two cities.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

38.1 miles from Havre de Grace, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway	16.1 mi	18m
I 95	13.6 mi	15m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway	12 mi	15m
Intercounty Connector	9.5 mi	11m
Express Toll Lanes	7.7 mi	9m
Norbeck Road	3.6 mi	6m
Pulaski Highway	2.3 mi	3m
Aberdeen Thruway	1.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway — 16.1 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Havre de Grace, MD and Rockville, MD.

Start on MD 7

0.4 mi · 56 sec · North Union Avenue

Turn right onto MD 7

1.4 mi · 3 min · Revolution Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto US 40

2.3 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway

Continue on US 40

0.3 mi · 21 sec · North Philadelphia Boulevard

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward MD 22 West

Merge onto MD 22

1.9 mi · 2 min · Aberdeen Thruway

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Toward I 95 South: Baltimore

Merge onto I 95

16 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

6.5 mi · 7 min · Express Toll Lanes

Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

1.2 mi · 1 min · Express Toll Lanes

Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 895

3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 895

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 895

6.0 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

14 mi · 15 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 31B Toward MD 200 Toll West Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

9.5 mi · 11 min · Intercounty Connector

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 8B-A Toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 8A Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto MD 97

0.7 mi · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

Turn right onto MD 28

3.6 mi · 6 min · Norbeck Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on MD 28

0.5 mi · 56 sec · First Street

Turn right onto MD 28

0.6 mi · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road

Continue on MD 28

0.3 mi · 54 sec · East Jefferson Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto South Washington Street

300 ft · 9 sec · South Washington Street

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

South Washington Street

Trip Plan

Planning your departure is simple given the trip's modest duration, though checking traffic patterns on I-95 and the Harbor Tunnel Thruway is always a smart move before you head out. Since the entire drive is roughly 1.75 hours, you have plenty of flexibility to complete the journey without planning for formal rest stops. Fill up your tank before you leave Havre de Grace to keep your total fuel costs near the $13 estimate. Keep in mind that because this route is turn-heavy in its local segments, you should prioritize keeping your GPS active to navigate the transition between the highway and local streets effectively. This flexibility allows you to focus on a smooth arrival in Rockville without the stress of a long-haul itinerary.

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 38.1 miles from Havre de Grace, MD, or about 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.1 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 17 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.1 miles or 51m 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 23m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Havre de Grace, MD

This is one driving day of about 76.2 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Havre de Grace, MD.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for about 16.1 miles.

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

Dundalk, MD

38 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

Bel Air, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Baltimore, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from Havre de Grace, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

G & A RESTAURANT INC

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

White Marsh, Maryland

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 21.8

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14434483218

Visit website

Vintage Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Havre De Grace, Maryland

0.1 mi

Seoul Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Edgewood, Maryland

1 mi

G & A RESTAURANT INC

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 21.8

White Marsh, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14434483218

Visit website

Vintage Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Havre De Grace, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14109391333

Visit website

Seoul Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 16.3

Edgewood, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–5:30 pm

+14106719399

Visit website

Royal Taj Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 49

Columbia, Maryland

Hours: 11:30 am–9:15 pm

+14103811111

Visit website

Royal Spice Nepalese & Indian Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 43.5

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+14105895166

Visit website

G & M Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 43.5

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14106361777

Visit website

Conrad's Seafood Restaurant - Abingdon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 16.3

Abingdon, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14434020482

Visit website

Helmand Kabobi | Afghan Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 32.6

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14103272230

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 27.2

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 38.1

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 59.8

Laurel, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 32.6

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 32.6

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 32.6

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14102763676

Baltimore Museum of Industry

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 38.1

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+14107274808

Visit website

Riverside Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 38.1

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+14103967931

Wonderfly Arena - Arbutus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 43.5

Arbutus, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14102042224

Visit website

Urban Pirates

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 32.6

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14103278378

Visit website

American Visionary Art Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 38.1

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14102441900

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 76.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | MD 7 / Revolution Street

Turn right onto MD 7 / Revolution Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

59.2 mi into trip | ~1h 16m 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

69.6 mi into trip | ~1h 29m 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

69.9 mi into trip | ~1h 30m 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...

76.1 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | South Washington Street

Turn right onto South Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.63 one way

$25.27 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$13.84	$27.67
premium	$4.93	$14.78	$29.56
diesel	$5.61	$16.82	$33.65

Estimated Tolls: $0.98

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (12 mi) $0.84

Aberdeen Thruway (1.9 mi) $0.14

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.9	$8.00	$3.66
Efficient EV	19.1	$6.67	$3.05
EV Truck/SUV	30.5	$10.67	$4.88

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 15, 2026

Origin

Havre de Grace, MD

Night in Havre de Grace on Saturday

Local time

10:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rockville, MD

Night in Rockville on Saturday

Local time

10:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

29 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

1h 42m 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 drive that transitions from open highway stretches to more technical, turn-heavy local segments. With only 18% of the route consisting of major highway travel, you will spend much of your time navigating local roads as you move away from the interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 16.1-mile run on the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. Be prepared for the road’s personality to shift as you leave the faster highway corridors and move into the more intricate, turn-heavy sections closer to your destination. Staying alert is key, as the changing road conditions require consistent focus behind the wheel.

Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 16.1 mi on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway.

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 0.4 miles in near MD 7 / Revolution Street.

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 76.2 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.4 miles (MD 7 / Revolution Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.6 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 Havre de Grace, MD and Rockville, MD, road signs point toward Olney and Wheaton.

Olney

69.6 mi in | ~1h 29m

Wheaton

69.6 mi in | ~1h 29m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 76.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.1 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.98 in tolls one way, starting with Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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.

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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

G & A RESTAURANT INC

G & A RESTAURANT INC

Vintage Cafe

Seoul Restaurant

Royal Taj Restaurant

Royal Spice Nepalese & Indian Restaurant & Bar

G & M Restaurant

Conrad's Seafood Restaurant - Abingdon

Helmand Kabobi | Afghan Restaurant

Shell Recharge Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EVgo Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center

Creative Alliance

Patterson Park

Baltimore Museum of Industry

Riverside Park

Wonderfly Arena - Arbutus

Urban Pirates

American Visionary Art Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Havre de Grace, MD

Rockville, MD

Same local time

29 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 42m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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