Origin
Rockville, MD
Morning in Rockville on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockville, MD to White Oak, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12 mi
19 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockville, MD
Jonathan Borba
White Oak, MD
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Trip Overview
Rockville, MD to White Oak, MD is 12 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Randolph Road, Veirs Mill Road, and New Hampshire Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Maryland's Northeast region. Expect a very local feel as you navigate through suburban and residential areas. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a simple connection between two points without requiring extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Veirs Mill Road | 4 mi | 8m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lockwood Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Randolph Road
— 4.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville, MD and White Oak, 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
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Veirs Mill Road
4
Turn left onto Randolph Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Randolph Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto MD 650
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Lockwood Drive
499 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lockwood Drive
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right
387 ft
·
31 sec
8
Turn right
137 ft
·
9 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12 — 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.
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue
Turn right onto MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Lockwood Drive
Turn right onto Lockwood Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
12 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 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 | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
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
White Oak, MD
Morning in White Oak on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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 and local road navigation, with a 0% highway share. You'll experience a 'turn-heavy local drive' feel throughout the 12 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.8 miles on Randolph Road before transitioning onto other main local arteries like Veirs Mill Road and New Hampshire Avenue. The road surface and environment will likely be consistent with typical suburban Maryland thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Randolph 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 22m 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 9.2 miles (MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (Lockwood Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Rockville, MD
Full guide →Rockville is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is characterized by rolling hills, historic towns, and high tech industries
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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 4.8 miles on Randolph 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 9.2 miles (MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (Lockwood Drive): 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 White Oak, 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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