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
14.6 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Fulton, MD
RDNE Stock project
Rockville, MD to Fulton, MD is 14.6 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Norbeck Road and Ednor Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a local drive, meaning you'll navigate through communities rather than on high-speed highways. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward, quick connection between these two areas without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Norbeck Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Ednor Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Lime Kiln Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Browns Bridge Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Veirs Mill Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| First Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Layhill Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville, MD and Fulton, MD.
Start on South Washington Street
Turn left onto MD 28
Continue on MD 28
Turn left onto MD 28
Continue on MD 28
Turn left onto MD 182
Continue on Ednor Road
Continue on Browns Bridge Road
Turn right onto Lime Kiln Road
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto MD 28 / West Jefferson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto MD 28 / First Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Lime Kiln Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Rockville on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Fulton on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating on roads like Norbeck Road, Ednor Road, and Lime Kiln Road, which are more typical of neighborhood or county thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.1 miles on Norbeck Road. Expect frequent turns and changes in speed as you pass through various local areas on your way to Fulton.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MD 28 / West Jefferson Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.9 miles (MD 28 / First Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (Lime Kiln Road): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.6 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%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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