Origin
Rockville, MD
Late night in Rockville on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockville, MD to Spencerville, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 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 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Spencerville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
This short 11.1-mile drive from Rockville, MD, to Spencerville, MD, takes about 19 minutes and is perfect for a quick local excursion. Since it's entirely within Maryland and the Northeast region, you won't be crossing state lines or major geographical areas. With no highway driving and an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this trip is incredibly budget-friendly. It's an ideal candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route's profile is described as 'turn-heavy,' suggesting frequent turns rather than long, straight stretches.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Norbeck Road | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| Spencerville Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Veirs Mill Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| First Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Good Hope Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Norbeck Road
— 8.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville, MD and Spencerville, 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
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Norbeck Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on MD 198
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Spencerville Road
7
Turn right onto Good Hope Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Good Hope Road
8
Arrive at destination
Good Hope Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.8 — 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
10.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Good Hope Road
Turn right onto Good Hope Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.84 one way
$3.68 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Spencerville, MD
Late night in Spencerville on Sunday
Local time
2:03 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
19m 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 this 11.1-mile journey, with 0% of the route on highways. This means you'll be navigating through local streets for the entire trip, likely encountering more intersections and traffic signals. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 8.6 miles along Norbeck Road, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before continuing on Spencerville Road and Veirs Mill Road. This character suggests a drive where you'll be actively engaged with the road, rather than cruising on an open highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on Norbeck Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m 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 10.8 miles (Good Hope Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.6 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 10.8 miles (Good Hope Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spencerville, 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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