Origin
Rockville, MD
Late night in Rockville on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockville, MD to Highland, 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
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
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
Highland, MD
Rámon van Raaij
Trip Overview
This 14.4-mile drive from Rockville, MD to Highland, MD is a quick, local journey that takes about 26 minutes to complete. With no highway driving, it's a straightforward trip primarily on Norbeck Road, Ashton Road, and Olney Sandy Spring Road. The estimated fuel cost is just $2, making it an economical option for a short excursion. Since it's so brief, this route is best suited as a single-day trip; there's no need to break it up or plan for an overnight stay. This drive is entirely within the Northeast region, connecting two points within Maryland.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Norbeck Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Ashton Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Olney Sandy Spring Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Georgia Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Clarksville Pike | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Old Baltimore Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Veirs Mill Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| First Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Norbeck Road
— 3.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville, MD and Highland, 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
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Georgia Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Old Baltimore Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Baltimore Road
8
Turn right onto MD 108
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Olney Sandy Spring Road
9
Continue on MD 108
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashton Road
10
Continue on MD 108
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Clarksville Pike
11
Turn right onto MD 216
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
Scaggsville Road
12
Arrive at destination
MD 216
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.3 — 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
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MD 28 / First Street
Turn left onto MD 28 / First Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Turn left onto MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Old Baltimore Road
Turn right onto Old Baltimore Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
MD 216 / Scaggsville Road
Turn right onto MD 216 / Scaggsville Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.79 | $5.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 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 | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
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
Highland, MD
Late night in Highland on Sunday
Local time
12:19 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 for the entirety of this 14.4-mile trip, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.6 miles on Norbeck Road. This route emphasizes local roads, so be prepared for frequent turns and changes in direction as you navigate through suburban and rural landscapes. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on navigating local thoroughfares rather than high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Norbeck Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort
4/10
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 6 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 5 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.4 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Norbeck 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 0.9 miles (MD 28 / First Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): 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 Highland, 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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