Origin
Adelphi, MD
Evening in Adelphi on Sunday
Local time
8:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Adelphi, MD to Montgomery Village, MD
Drive Time
35m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
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6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Adelphi, MD
RDNE Stock project
Montgomery Village, MD
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Trip Overview
Spanning 23.5 miles, this efficient trip from Adelphi to Montgomery Village is a straightforward commute that typically takes about 35 minutes. You will primarily utilize the Capital Beltway and I-270 before transitioning onto Montgomery Village Avenue for the final leg. Given the short duration, this is easily managed as a one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it is a budget-friendly way to travel between these two Maryland communities. Both the origin and destination sit within the Northeast region, making this a familiar, localized drive. It is a practical choice for those needing to move between these points quickly and reliably.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
11.7 miles from Adelphi, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a mixed drive that balances high-speed highway travel with local road navigation. Approximately 48% of your journey is spent on major highways, providing a quick pace for nearly half the trip. You can expect your longest uninterrupted stretch to be 11.3 miles while navigating I-270, which serves as the primary artery for your transit. As you move off the interstate system, the character of the road shifts, requiring you to adjust to the traffic patterns of Montgomery Village Avenue. Be prepared for the transition from the heavy-duty flow of the Capital Beltway to the more controlled, localized environment of the final approach.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
493 ft
174 ft
Total Climb
610 ft
Total Descent
397 ft
Highest Point
493 ft
~17.6 mi in
Elevation Range
319 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Adelphi Road.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 23.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Adelphi Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Adelphi Road
At end of road, turn left onto Adelphi Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
7
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 495: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring, Baltimore, College Park
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 495: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring,...
8
1.3 mi into trip
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~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Silver Sp...
8
9.2 mi into trip
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~13m in
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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
12.8 mi into trip
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~18m in
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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
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Adelphi, MD to Montgomery Village, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Silver Spring along the way.
Silver Spring
1.3 mi in
|
~2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Capital Beltway | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| Montgomery Village Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Adelphi Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Stewartown Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Quince Orchard Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Edwards Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 11.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Adelphi, MD and Montgomery Village, MD.
1
Start on MD 212
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Riggs Road
2
Turn left onto Edwards Way
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Edwards Way
3
At end of road, turn left onto Adelphi Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Adelphi Road
Use the left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto MD 650
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
New Hampshire Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 495: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring, Baltimore, College Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 495
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the none lane.
8
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.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 270
Toward I 270 North
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 11
Toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto MD 124
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Quince Orchard Road
12
Continue on MD 124
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Montgomery Village Avenue
Use the none / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Stewartown Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Stewartown Road
14
Arrive at destination
Stewartown Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 35-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though you should always check local traffic reports for the I-270 corridor before heading out. You will not need to plan for any formal stops, as the entire distance is short enough to drive in one go. Keep your $4 fuel budget in mind, but remember that traffic volume on the Beltway can fluctuate significantly throughout the day. A specific tip for this route is to pay close attention to your lane positioning when transitioning from the Capital Beltway onto I-270, as this interchange is the most critical segment of your 23.5-mile trip. Staying alert during this merge will ensure a smoother arrival in Montgomery Village.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.7 miles from Adelphi, MD, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23.5 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.7 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montgomery Village, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Adelphi, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Adelphi, MD
This is one driving day of about 23.5 miles and 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Adelphi, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 270 for about 11.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.7 mi from Adelphi, MD · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.7 miles from Adelphi, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Montgomery Village, MD
The final approach into Montgomery Village, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Montgomery Village, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.89 one way
$7.78 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Montgomery Village, MD
Evening in Montgomery Village on Sunday
Local time
8:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
26 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
35m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Adelphi, MD to Montgomery Village, MD covers 23.5 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, Capital Beltway, Montgomery Village Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 miles from Adelphi, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 23.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Adelphi Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Adelphi, MD to Montgomery Village, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Silver Spring along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 174 ft to 493 ft elevation with about 610 ft of total climbing.
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