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Trip from Rockville, MD to Butcher's Hill, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

59m

Distance

40.8 mi

66 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

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

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Downtown Rockville, MD, MD

Rockville, MD

Jonathan Borba

Downtown Butcher's Hill, MD, MD

Butcher's Hill, MD

Yunus Tuğ

Trip Overview

Rockville, MD to Butcher's Hill, MD is 40.8 miles and takes about 59 minutes via I 95 and Intercounty Connector, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Maryland, making it a straightforward local journey. Expect a mixed drive that balances highway speeds with some more local road segments. It's a short enough trip that you can easily plan it for a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. This route is ideal if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without a major time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 18.2 mi 21m
Intercounty Connector 10.1 mi 12m
Norbeck Road 3.6 mi 5m
East Pratt Street 1.3 mi 4m
Cal Ripken Way 0.9 mi 1m
Veirs Mill Road 0.5 mi 1m
First Street 0.5 mi 1m
West Conway Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 18.2 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockville, MD and Butcher's Hill, MD.

1

Start on South Washington Street

300 ft · 16 sec · South Washington Street
2

Turn left onto MD 28

0.3 mi · 50 sec · West Jefferson Street
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on MD 28

0.5 mi · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road
4

Turn left onto MD 28

0.5 mi · 1 min · First Street
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on MD 28

3.6 mi · 5 min · Norbeck Road
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn left onto MD 97

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Georgia Avenue
Use the left lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward MD 200 Toll East
8

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

10 mi · 12 min · Intercounty Connector
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 19C Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec
Toward MD 198: Konterra Drive
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 50 sec
14

Merge onto I 95

18 mi · 21 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 53 Toward I 395 North: Downtown, Inner Harbor Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 395

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cal Ripken Way
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn slight right onto West Conway Street

0.3 mi · 53 sec · West Conway Street
Toward Conway Street, Inner Harbor Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Turn left onto MD 2

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Light Street
19

Turn straight

283 ft · 10 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
20

Turn straight onto East Pratt Street

1.3 mi · 4 min · East Pratt Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21

Arrive at destination

East Pratt Street

Where to Stop

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

city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laurel, MD

20 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

Baltimore, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurel, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Rockville, 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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 37.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MD 28 / West Jefferson Street

Turn left onto MD 28 / West Jefferson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
15.9 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

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 19C Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
6
16.9 mi into trip | ~25m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
7
17.9 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
8
37.3 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward I 395 North: Downtown, Inner Harbor

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 53 Toward I 395 North: Downtown, Inner Harbor

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.76 one way

$13.53 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.41 $14.82
premium $4.93 $7.91 $15.83
diesel $5.61 $9.01 $18.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.2 0 $4.28 $1.96
Efficient EV 10.2 0 $3.57 $1.63
EV Truck/SUV 16.3 0 $5.71 $2.61

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Rockville, MD

Late night in Rockville on Sunday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Butcher's Hill, MD

Late night in Butcher's Hill on Sunday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

59m 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 offers a blend of highway and local road experiences, with about 45% of the journey on major highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 18.2 miles on I 95, providing a period of consistent speed. As you transition from the interstate, the route incorporates segments of the Intercounty Connector and Norbeck Road, which may offer a different driving feel. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting you'll experience varying traffic conditions and road types throughout the 40.8-mile trip. Be prepared for this mix as you navigate from Rockville to Butcher's Hill.

45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 0.1 miles in near MD 28 / West Jefferson Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 15 decision points packed into just 40.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MD 28 / West Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Rockville, MD and Butcher's Hill, MD, road signs point toward Burtonsville and Inner Harbor.

Burtonsville

15.9 mi in | ~23m

Inner Harbor

37.3 mi in | ~49m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 40.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m 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.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.2 miles on I 95. 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 Butcher's Hill, 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 0.1 miles (MD 28 / West Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Butcher's Hill, 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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