Trip from Bel Air, MD to Montgomery Village, MD

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

72.4 mi

117 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 31m ★

6 AM

1h 38m

8 AM

1h 53m

10 AM

1h 43m

12 PM

1h 42m

3 PM

1h 44m

5 PM

1h 52m

8 PM

1h 34m

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

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Bel Air, MD

Shantum Singh

Montgomery Village, MD

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Trip Overview

Stretching 72.4 miles across Maryland, this trip from Bel Air to Montgomery Village is a straightforward journey typically lasting about 1 hour and 38 minutes. You can easily complete this drive in a single day, as it functions perfectly as a quick regional commute rather than a multi-day excursion. Budgeting approximately $12 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. Since the route stays entirely within the Northeast region of Maryland, you won't experience drastic landscape shifts, but you will navigate a variety of major infrastructure. It is a highly practical drive for those needing to connect these two points efficiently without the need for an overnight stay.

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

36.2 miles from Bel Air, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between major arteries. With only 19% of the route consisting of highway travel, you will spend most of your time navigating local infrastructure rather than cruising on open interstates. You will utilize the Harbor Tunnel Thruway and I-95 before transitioning onto the Intercounty Connector. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a 15.7-mile segment on the Intercounty Connector, providing a brief respite from the more technical, winding local sections. Overall, the road's personality is functional and busy, requiring you to remain alert as the environment shifts from suburban Bel Air toward the density of Montgomery Village.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Intercounty Connector is the longest continuous segment at about 15.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 0.5 miles in near US 1 Business / Baltimore Pike.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 72.4 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 0.5 miles (US 1 Business / Baltimore Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 1 Business / Baltimore Pike

At end of road, turn right onto US 1 Business / Baltimore Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

6.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Baltimore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South: Baltimore

15 mi into trip | ~21m in | Express Toll Lanes

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

50.6 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward MD 200 Toll West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 31B Toward MD 200 Toll West

67.8 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Take the exit toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 2 Toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Bel Air, MD to Montgomery Village, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Gaithersburg along the way.

Gaithersburg

67.8 mi in | ~1h 27m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Intercounty Connector	15.7 mi	19m
I 95	13.6 mi	15m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway	12 mi	15m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway	8.1 mi	9m
Express Toll Lanes	7.7 mi	9m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway	5.2 mi	7m
Goshen Road	1.9 mi	4m
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel	1.4 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Intercounty Connector — 15.7 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bel Air, MD and Montgomery Village, MD.

Start on Courtland Place

403 ft · 19 sec · Courtland Place

Turn right onto South Hickory Avenue

342 ft · 9 sec · South Hickory Avenue

Turn right onto MD 22

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Churchville Road

Use the none lane.

At end of road, turn right onto US 1 Business

0.5 mi · 1 min · Baltimore Pike

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto MD 24

5.2 mi · 7 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 South: Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

8.1 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

6.5 mi · 7 min · Express Toll Lanes

Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

1.2 mi · 1 min · Express Toll Lanes

Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 895

3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 895

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 895

6.0 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

14 mi · 15 min · I 95

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 31B Toward MD 200 Toll West Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

9.5 mi · 11 min · Intercounty Connector

Use the none lane.

Continue on MD 200 Toll

6.2 mi · 7 min · Intercounty Connector

Exit 8A Use the none lane.

Continue on I 370

0.5 mi · 41 sec · I 370

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Exit 2 Toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto MD 355

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Frederick Road

Continue on MD 355

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Frederick Avenue

Turn right onto South Summit Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Summit Avenue

Continue on Goshen Road

1.9 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Stewartown Road

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Stewartown Road

Arrive at destination

Stewartown Road

Trip Plan

Because this is a relatively short trip with no required stops, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. However, given the turn-heavy nature of the local roads, it is wise to check real-time traffic conditions before heading out to avoid peak congestion. Keep your gas tank topped off before leaving Bel Air to ensure you aren't searching for fuel during the more technical portions of the drive. Since you won't need to pace yourself for a long haul, focus on staying hydrated and alert during the transitions between the highway segments and local connectors. A pro tip for this route: pay close attention to signage when transitioning from I-95 to the Intercounty Connector, as these interchanges can be complex for those unfamiliar with the local layout.

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 36.2 miles from Bel Air, MD, or about 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.7 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 72.4 miles or 1h 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.2 miles or 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montgomery Village, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bel Air, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Bel Air, MD

This is one driving day of about 72.4 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bel Air, 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 Intercounty Connector for about 15.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.2 mi from Bel Air, MD · 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

36 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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.2 miles from Bel Air, 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

$11.98 one way

$23.96 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$13.11	$26.22
premium	$4.92	$14.03	$28.06
diesel	$5.64	$16.08	$32.17

Estimated Tolls: $0.84

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (12 mi) $0.84

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.7	$7.60	$3.48
Efficient EV	18.1	$6.34	$2.90
EV Truck/SUV	29	$10.14	$4.63

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 10 hours ago

Origin

Bel Air, MD

Evening in Bel Air on Sunday

Local time

5:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Montgomery Village, MD

Evening in Montgomery Village on Sunday

Local time

5:25 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

19 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

1h 38m 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 Bel Air, MD to Montgomery Village, MD covers 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Intercounty Connector, I 95, Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.2 miles from Bel Air, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.98 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.

On the drive from Bel Air, MD to Montgomery Village, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Gaithersburg along the way.

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Trip from Bel Air, MD to Montgomery Village, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Montgomery Village, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bel Air, MD

Montgomery Village, MD

Same local time

19 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 38m on the road

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