Origin
Leonardtown, MD
Afternoon in Leonardtown on Wednesday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leonardtown, MD to Rodo Beach, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leonardtown, MD
Carly Dernetz
Rodo Beach, MD
Marcin PORĘBSKI
Trip Overview
Leonardtown to Rodo Beach is 26.2 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Point Lookout Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within Maryland, covering a short distance that makes it ideal for a quick excursion. You'll mostly be on surface roads, so expect a relaxed pace without the intensity of highway driving. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a spontaneous outing or as a segment of a larger Maryland adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Point Lookout Road | 25 mi | 40m |
| Fenwick Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Rodo Beach Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Scotland Beach Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chesapeake Bay Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Point Lookout Road
— 25 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leonardtown, MD and Rodo Beach, MD.
1
Start on MD 5 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fenwick Street
2
Turn right onto MD 5
25 mi
·
40 min
·
Point Lookout Road
3
Turn straight onto Scotland Beach Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Scotland Beach Road
4
Turn left onto Rodo Beach Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Rodo Beach Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Chesapeake Bay Drive
109 ft
·
4 sec
·
Chesapeake Bay Drive
6
Arrive at destination
Chesapeake Bay Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 26.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MD 5 / Point Lookout Road
Turn right onto MD 5 / Point Lookout Road
Navigation decision point
3
25.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Rodo Beach Road
Turn left onto Rodo Beach Road
Navigation decision point
4
26.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Chesapeake Bay Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Chesapeake Bay Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.76 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| premium | $5.01 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.78 | $11.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
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.
Destination
Rodo Beach, MD
Afternoon in Rodo Beach on Wednesday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
8 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
43m 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 features 0% highway, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 26.2 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 25 miles on Point Lookout Road. You can expect a consistent, unhurried experience without the frequent exits or high speeds associated with interstate travel. This route is primarily along local roads, offering a grounded perspective of the area.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25 mi on Point Lookout Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near MD 5 / Point Lookout Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Leonardtown, MD to Rodo Beach, MD is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (MD 5 / Point Lookout Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.6 miles (Rodo Beach Road): Navigation decision point; at 26.2 miles (Chesapeake Bay Drive): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
120 ft
4 ft
Total Climb
198 ft
Total Descent
279 ft
Highest Point
120 ft
~1.9 mi in
Elevation Range
116 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Leonardtown, MD
Full guide →Leonardtown is a city in Southern Maryland.
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 43m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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 25 miles on Point Lookout 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 0.6 miles (MD 5 / Point Lookout Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.6 miles (Rodo Beach Road): Navigation decision point; at 26.2 miles (Chesapeake Bay Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park. 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 Rodo Beach, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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