Origin
Rockville, MD
Late night in Rockville on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockville, MD to Kingsley, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Kingsley, MD
Los Muertos Crew
Trip Overview
This 15.7-mile drive from Rockville, MD to Kingsley, MD is a quick 25-minute trip, perfect for a single day. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, it's an economical option for a short excursion. The route primarily utilizes I-270, offering a highway-focused experience. Given its brevity, an overnight stay isn't necessary, allowing for a flexible schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Maryland, making for a straightforward journey without crossing state lines.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Clarksburg Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| West Montgomery Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Gateway Center Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Jefferson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hyattstown Mill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 11.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville, MD and Kingsley, MD.
1
Start on South Washington Street
63 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Washington Street
2
Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Montgomery Avenue
3
Turn straight onto MD 28
290 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
4
Continue on MD 28
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Montgomery Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 270 North: Frederick
6
Merge onto I 270
11 mi
·
15 min
·
I 270
Toward I 270 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 18
Toward MD 121: Boyds, Clarksburg
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward MD 121 North: Clarksburg, Little Bennett Regional Park
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto MD 121
489 ft
·
10 sec
·
Clarksburg Road
10
Turn left onto MD 121
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Gateway Center Drive
11
At end of road, turn right onto MD 121
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Clarksburg Road
12
Turn right onto Hyattstown Mill Road
190 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hyattstown Mill Road
13
Arrive at destination
Hyattstown Mill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Montgomery Avenue
Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 270
Merge onto I 270 toward I 270 North
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 270 North
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward MD 121: Boyds, Clarksburg
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 18
Toward MD 121: Boyds, Clarksburg
9
13 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 121 North: Clarksburg, Little Bennett Regional Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward MD 121 North: Clarksburg, Little Bennett...
4
13.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
MD 121 / Clarksburg Road
At end of road, turn right onto MD 121 / Clarksburg Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 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 | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
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
Kingsley, MD
Late night in Kingsley on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
2 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
25m 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 drive with a significant highway focus, as 73% of this route is on interstate. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.5 miles on I-270, providing a consistent pace. The journey will predominantly feel like a standard interstate drive, with opportunities to connect to local roads like Clarksburg Road and West Montgomery Avenue for the final legs. This blend means you'll experience efficient travel with brief transitions to more localized driving.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on I 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 270 and Clarksburg Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Montgomery Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 15.7 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (West Montgomery Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
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 Kingsley, MD, road signs point toward Clarksburg and Little Bennett Regional Park.
Clarksburg
12.7 mi in
|
~18m
Little Bennett Regional Park
13 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on I 270. 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 Kingsley, 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: near the start (West Montgomery Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kingsley, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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