Origin
White Oak, MD
Morning in White Oak on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from White Oak, MD to Rockville, 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
23m
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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
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.
White Oak, MD
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Rockville, MD
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Trip Overview
White Oak, MD to Rockville, MD is 12 miles and takes about 23 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 is a very short, straightforward drive entirely within Maryland, connecting two communities in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration and the absence of any highway driving, this trip is best suited for a quick local commute or an easy addition to a larger itinerary. You'll be navigating local roads for the entire journey, so expect a typical suburban driving experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph Road | 4.9 mi | 9m |
| Veirs Mill Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lockwood Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Randolph Road
— 4.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Oak, MD and Rockville, MD.
1
Start on this road
137 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left
387 ft
·
34 sec
3
Turn left onto Lockwood Drive
490 ft
·
15 sec
·
Lockwood Drive
4
Turn left onto MD 650
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
5
Turn left onto Randolph Road
4.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Randolph Road
6
Turn right onto MD 586
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Veirs Mill Road
7
Continue on MD 28
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto South Washington Street
300 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Washington Street
Use the right lane.
9
Arrive at destination
South Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn left
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lockwood Drive
Turn left onto Lockwood Drive
Navigation decision point
3
7.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
MD 586 / Veirs Mill Road
Turn right onto MD 586 / Veirs Mill Road
Navigation decision point
7
12 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
South Washington Street
Turn right onto South Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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
Rockville, MD
Morning in Rockville on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers
W 7 to 12 mph
41% chance
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
23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its "turn-heavy local drive" profile, with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating through suburban neighborhoods and along main local arteries for the full 12 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.9 miles on Randolph Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the next turn. Be prepared for frequent intersections and traffic signals, as this is not a high-speed journey. The road's personality remains consistently local throughout, with no significant changes in its character.
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: 4.9 mi on Randolph 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 early in the drive.
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 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Lockwood Drive): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (MD 586 / Veirs Mill Road): Navigation decision point.
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 23m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 4.9 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: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Lockwood Drive): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (MD 586 / Veirs Mill Road): Navigation decision point.
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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