Origin
Rockville, MD
Late night in Rockville on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockville, MD to Calverton, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Calverton, MD
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Rockville and Calverton covers a short 13.6-mile distance that typically takes about 26 minutes to complete. Because this journey is entirely local, you won't need to worry about booking overnight stays, making it a perfect one-day trip. You can expect to spend roughly $2 on fuel for the entire excursion. Since both locations are situated within Maryland, you will remain in the Northeast region throughout the duration of your drive. It is a straightforward, practical route that serves as a simple connection between these two Maryland communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Veirs Mill Road | 4 mi | 8m |
| East Randolph Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Cherry Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Calverton Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Beltsville Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fullerton Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Randolph Road
— 4.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville, MD and Calverton, 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
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Veirs Mill Road
4
Turn left onto Randolph Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Randolph Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on East Randolph Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Randolph Road
6
Continue on Cherry Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Calverton Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Calverton Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Beltsville Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Beltsville Road
9
Turn left onto Bellevue Street
301 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bellevue Street
10
Turn right onto Ingleside Drive
354 ft
·
17 sec
·
Ingleside Drive
11
Turn right onto Fullerton Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Fullerton Street
12
Turn left onto Key Street
314 ft
·
17 sec
·
Key Street
13
Turn left onto Dunnington Road
122 ft
·
5 sec
·
Dunnington Road
14
Arrive at destination
Dunnington Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.3 — 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.
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Randolph Road
Turn left onto Randolph Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Calverton Boulevard
Turn left onto Calverton Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Bellevue Street
Turn left onto Bellevue Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Ingleside Drive
Turn right onto Ingleside Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Calverton, MD
Late night in Calverton on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
1 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
26m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate primarily via Randolph Road, Veirs Mill Road, and East Randolph Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 4.8-mile segment along Randolph Road. Because the path relies exclusively on local thoroughfares, you should prepare for frequent turns and steady traffic flow. It is a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention on the road layout rather than high-speed cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Randolph Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MD 28 / West Jefferson Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (MD 28 / West Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (Randolph Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (Calverton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Randolph 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 0.1 miles (MD 28 / West Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (Randolph Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (Calverton Boulevard): 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 Calverton, 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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