Origin
Odenton, MD
Late night in Odenton on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Odenton, 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
48m
Distance
33.9 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Odenton, MD
RDNE Stock project
Rockville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
This 33.9-mile drive from Odenton, MD, to Rockville, MD, is a manageable one-day trip, taking about 48 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on the Intercounty Connector, Patuxent Freeway, and I-95, with about 45% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $6, making it an economical option for a short excursion. This route offers a mixed driving experience and is well-suited for a quick trip without the need for an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Intercounty Connector | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| Patuxent Freeway | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| I 95 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Norbeck Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Annapolis Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Veirs Mill Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| First Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Intercounty Connector
— 9.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Odenton, MD and Rockville, MD.
1
Start on Piney Orchard Parkway
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Piney Orchard Parkway
2
Turn left onto MD 175
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Annapolis Road
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward MD 32 West: Columbia
4
Merge onto MD 32
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 13B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 95
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31B
Toward MD 200 Toll West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Intercounty Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 8B-A
Toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8A
Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto MD 97
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia Avenue
12
Turn right onto MD 28
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Norbeck Road
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on MD 28
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
First Street
14
Turn right onto MD 28
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Veirs Mill Road
15
Continue on MD 28
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto South Washington Street
300 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Washington Street
Use the right lane.
17
Arrive at destination
South Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Odenton, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 10 and 33.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
10 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
17 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
27.4 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
27.7 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
33.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
South Washington Street
Turn right onto South Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.62 one way
$11.24 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.16 | $12.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.57 | $13.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Rockville, MD
Late night in Rockville on Sunday
Local time
3:29 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
3 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
48m 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 mixed drive on this route, featuring both highway and non-highway segments. With 45% of the trip on higher-speed roads, you'll experience some stretches of faster travel. The longest uninterrupted section you'll encounter is 9.5 miles on the Intercounty Connector. This blend means the drive will likely shift in pace and character, offering a varied experience behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate grind.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 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 10 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 12 decision points packed into just 33.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Odenton, MD and Rockville, MD, road signs point toward Olney and Wheaton.
Olney
27.4 mi in
|
~36m
Wheaton
27.4 mi in
|
~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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