Origin
Beltsville, MD
Evening in Beltsville on Sunday
Local time
6:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beltsville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD
Drive Time
37m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beltsville, MD
Carly Dernetz
Montgomery Village, MD
Altamart
Trip Overview
Spanning 26.2 miles, this quick trip from Beltsville to Montgomery Village takes approximately 37 minutes under standard traffic conditions. Since the drive is entirely within the Northeast region of Maryland, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. Budgeting about $4 for fuel will cover your transit across the Capital Beltway and I-270. Because the total duration is so short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or mid-trip hotel stays. This route is a straightforward transition between two suburban Maryland hubs, offering a practical way to connect your starting point to your destination without the hassle of a long-haul journey.
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
13.1 miles from Beltsville, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mix of driving styles as you navigate this 26.2-mile connection. With 43% of the journey spent on highways, you will experience a shift from the high-speed flow of the Capital Beltway and I-270 to the more controlled pace of Montgomery Village Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-270, where you will cover 11.3 miles of interstate driving. This is a functional, mixed-profile drive that transitions from major arterial roads into local thoroughfares. While the highway portions provide a swift pace, the final segments require you to adjust to the specific flow of Montgomery Village's road network.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 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.
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 early in the drive near US 1 / Baltimore Avenue.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 26.2 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: near the start (US 1 / Baltimore Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 1 / Baltimore Avenue
Turn right onto US 1 / Baltimore Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
2.3 mi into trip
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~3m in
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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 none lane.
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
8
11.9 mi into trip
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~16m 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
15.4 mi into trip
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~20m 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
7
23.2 mi into trip
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~31m in
Take the exit toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11
Toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
Towns Along This Route
Between Beltsville, MD and Montgomery Village, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Silver Spring.
Baltimore
1.5 mi in
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~2m
Silver Spring
2.3 mi in
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~3m
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via I 495
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Capital Beltway | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| Montgomery Village Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Stewartown Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Quince Orchard Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Powder Mill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 11.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beltsville, MD and Montgomery Village, MD.
1
Start on MD 212A
13 ft
·
4 sec
·
Powder Mill Road
2
Turn right onto US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
Use the none lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 West: Silver Spring, Baltimore
4
Merge onto I 95; I 495
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Capital Beltway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
Use the none lane.
6
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.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 270
Toward I 270 North
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 11
Toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto MD 124
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Quince Orchard Road
10
Continue on MD 124
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Montgomery Village Avenue
Use the none / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Stewartown Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Stewartown Road
12
Arrive at destination
Stewartown Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 37-minute jaunt, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 26.2-mile distance without needing any scheduled stops, though keeping an eye on traffic patterns around the I-270 corridor is always wise given the region's density. Allocate roughly $4 for fuel to ensure you are covered for the trip. Because there are no mandatory stops, you can focus on timing your departure to avoid peak commuter congestion on the highway sections. If you prefer a smoother experience, try to time your transit outside of standard morning or evening rush hours to keep your travel time closer to the 37-minute estimate.
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 13.1 miles from Beltsville, MD, or about 17m 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 26.2 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.1 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
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 Beltsville, 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 Beltsville, MD
This is one driving day of about 26.2 miles and 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beltsville, 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 13.1 mi from Beltsville, MD · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 26.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.1 miles from Beltsville, 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
$4.34 one way
$8.67 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.74 | $9.49 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.08 | $10.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
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: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
6:46 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
37m 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 Beltsville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD covers 26.2 miles and takes about 37m 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 13.1 miles from Beltsville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.34 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 8 significant decision points across 26.2 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: near the start (US 1 / Baltimore Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Beltsville, MD and Montgomery Village, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Silver Spring.
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