Origin
Parkville, MD
Late night in Parkville on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkville, 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 12m
Distance
52.3 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkville, MD
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Rockville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
Spanning 52.3 miles between Parkville and Rockville, this Maryland-based trip is a straightforward journey typically taking about 1 hour and 12 minutes. Because of the relatively short distance, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via I-95, the Harbor Tunnel Thruway, and the Intercounty Connector. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel makes this a cost-effective trip, whether you are commuting or heading out for personal business. By staying within the Northeast region for the duration of the drive, you avoid complex regional transitions and can focus on the logistics of the local road network.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 13.1 mi | 17m |
| Intercounty Connector | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| Norbeck Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Harbor Tunnel Throughway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 13.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkville, MD and Rockville, MD.
1
Start on Oak Forest Drive
32 ft
·
2 sec
·
Oak Forest Drive
2
Turn right onto MD 147
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Harford Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 695 East: Essex
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 695
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 33
Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: New York, Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 95
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 895
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Exit 62
Toward I 895 South: Annapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 895
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
10
Continue on I 895
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 895
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 895
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31B
Toward MD 200 Toll West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Intercounty Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 8B-A
Toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8A
Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto MD 97
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia Avenue
20
Turn right onto MD 28
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Norbeck Road
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on MD 28
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
First Street
22
Turn right onto MD 28
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Veirs Mill Road
23
Continue on MD 28
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
Use the right lane.
24
Turn right onto South Washington Street
300 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Washington Street
Use the right lane.
25
Arrive at destination
South Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Parkville, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 46.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 95 South: New York, Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: New York, Baltim...
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway toward I 895 South: Annapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 62
Toward I 895 South: Annapolis
8
45.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
46.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.67 one way
$17.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.50 | $18.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.14 | $20.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.92
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(13.1 mi)
$0.92
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
4:06 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
4 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 12m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 26% of the route consisting of highway driving, you will spend most of your time navigating shifting road conditions. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is just 13.6 miles on I-95, meaning you will frequently transition between different roadway types. The personality of this drive is functional and technical, requiring you to stay alert as you maneuver through the various connections between these two Maryland hubs. It is a practical route that prioritizes efficiency over long, open-road stretches.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 mi on I 95.
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 3.2 miles in.
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 52.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Parkville, MD and Rockville, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Olney and Wheaton.
Baltimore
3.2 mi in
|
~6m
Olney
45.7 mi in
|
~1h
Wheaton
45.7 mi in
|
~1h
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.6 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.92 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway): 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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