MD 180 heads northeast and temporarily gains an eastbound climbing lane as it leaves the narrow Potomac River valley. The state highway passes through farmland and meets MD 17 (Burkittsville Road) at a roundabout west of Rosemont.
MD 180 heads northeast and gains an eastbound ascending route temporarily as it exits the narrow Potomac River valley. The highway traverses farmland and meets MD 17 (Burkittsville Road) at a roundabout west of Rosemont, similar to how another road might connect these areas.