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 Rossmoor, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.3 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Rossmoor, MD
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Rockville, MD to Rossmoor, MD is 6.3 miles and takes about 12m via Norbeck Road/Georgia Avenue/Veirs Mill Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region of Maryland, making it a convenient local excursion. Given its brief duration and lack of highway driving, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a simple change of scenery rather than an extended journey. You'll navigate primarily through local roads, so expect a more community-focused driving experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Norbeck Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Veirs Mill Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| First Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Leisure World Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pennfield Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Leisure World Boulevard | 0.1 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 Rossmoor, 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 right onto MD 97
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia Avenue
7
Turn left onto Rossmoor Boulevard
372 ft
·
11 sec
·
Rossmoor Boulevard
8
Turn right onto Pennfield Circle
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pennfield Circle
9
At end of road, turn left onto Pennfield Circle
288 ft
·
12 sec
·
Pennfield Circle
10
At end of road, turn left onto South Leisure World Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Leisure World Boulevard
11
Continue on North Leisure World Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Leisure World Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Vantage Hill Road
377 ft
·
16 sec
·
Vantage Hill Road
13
Arrive at destination
Vantage Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.2 — 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 right onto MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Pennfield Circle
At end of road, turn left onto Pennfield Circle
Navigation decision point
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Vantage Hill Road
Turn right onto Vantage Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.04 one way
$2.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.14 | $2.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Rossmoor, MD
Late night in Rossmoor on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
3 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
12m 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 is characterized by frequent turns, with 0% of the mileage on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.6 miles along Norbeck Road. As you transition through Rockville and toward Rossmoor, you'll be on a mix of local arteries like Norbeck Road, Georgia Avenue, and Veirs Mill Road. This 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be engaging with traffic signals and intersections regularly, offering a varied driving experience rather than a continuous cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 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?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 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 6.3 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: 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): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This is an easy, same-day round trip! At only 6.3 miles and 12 minutes, it's perfect for a quick local excursion without needing a full day.
Family Friendly
This route is short enough for kids, but be prepared for a turn-heavy local drive. With 15 turns over just 6.3 miles, it might be a bit much for little ones who get car sick.
Solo Traveler
This is a very comfortable solo distance. At 6.3 miles and 12 minutes, it's barely a blip on the radar for a solo drive.
EV Driver
This short 6.3-mile trip is definitely doable on a single charge. You won't need to worry about finding chargers for this quick jaunt.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rossmoor, 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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