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Trip from Stevensville, MD to Rockville, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

55.9 mi

90 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Stevensville, MD, MD

Stevensville, MD

Carly Dernetz

Downtown Rockville, MD, MD

Rockville, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

Embarking from Stevensville, MD, to Rockville, MD, this 55.9-mile journey takes approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day road trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with no highway driving involved, suggesting a more relaxed pace. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $9, a modest expense for the convenience of reaching your destination. This route remains within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward transition between two Maryland locales. Consider this drive for its accessibility and manageable duration.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
John Hanson Highway 18.4 mi 22m
Capital Beltway 16.4 mi 21m
Blue Star Memorial Highway 12.5 mi 18m
I 270 5.4 mi 7m
Great Falls Road 0.7 mi 1m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
West Montgomery Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Business Parkway 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: John Hanson Highway — 18.4 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stevensville, MD and Rockville, MD.

1

Start on Ford Court

108 ft · 7 sec · Ford Court
2

Turn right onto East Main Street

138 ft · 11 sec · East Main Street
3

Turn left onto Love Point Road

458 ft · 17 sec · Love Point Road
4

Turn right onto MD 18

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Main Street
5

Turn left onto MD 8

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Business Parkway
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
7

Merge onto US 50; US 301

12 mi · 18 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2

18 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 7B Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 7B Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway Use the slight left lane.
11

Merge onto I 95; I 495

6.9 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495

9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 270
Exit 35 Toward I 270 North: Frederick Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 270
Toward I 270 North Use the slight right lane.
15

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 5 Toward MD 189: Falls Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward MD 189 North: Falls Road, Rockville, Town Center Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17

Turn straight onto MD 189

432 ft · 20 sec · Falls Road
18

Turn left onto Great Falls Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Great Falls Road
19

Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

0.2 mi · 37 sec · West Montgomery Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20

Turn right onto South Washington Street

63 ft · 1 sec · South Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Arrive at destination

South Washington Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Carrollton, MD

28 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Parole, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bowie, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Stevensville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 32.3 and 54.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
32.3 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7B Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
8
39.8 mi into trip | ~53m in | I 495 / Capital Beltway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
8
49.3 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | I 270

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North: Frederick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 35 Toward I 270 North: Frederick
7
52.9 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | I 270

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 270 North
9
54.8 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 189 North: Falls Road, Rockville, Town Center

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward MD 189 North: Falls Road, Rockville, Tow...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.27 one way

$18.54 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $10.15 $20.30
premium $4.93 $10.84 $21.68
diesel $5.61 $12.34 $24.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.8 0 $5.87 $2.68
Efficient EV 14 0 $4.89 $2.24
EV Truck/SUV 22.4 0 $7.83 $3.58

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Stevensville, MD

Late night in Stevensville on Tuesday

Local time

5:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rockville, MD

Late night in Rockville on Tuesday

Local time

5:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 16m 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 55.9-mile trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. You'll be navigating through East Main Street and Love Point Road, transitioning to Main Street, which suggests a route with frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches. With no significant longest uninterrupted stretch noted, be prepared for a dynamic driving experience where you'll be actively steering and making adjustments. This kind of route often provides a more intimate connection with the landscape you're passing through.

Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on John Hanson Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 32.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.8 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.3 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Stevensville, MD to Rockville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Silver Spring along the way.

Silver Spring

31.8 mi in | ~42m

About the Cities

Arriving 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 1h 16m. Total distance: 55.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.4 miles on John Hanson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Rockville, 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: at 32.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.8 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.3 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Rockville, 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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