Origin
College Park, MD
Evening in College Park on Sunday
Local time
6:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from College Park, MD to Montgomery Village, MD
Drive Time
41m
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 38m
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6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
College Park, MD
Styves Exantus
Montgomery Village, MD
Altamart
Trip Overview
Spanning 26.2 miles, this drive from College Park to Montgomery Village is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 41 minutes. Because it is a short, single-day excursion, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or heavy travel planning. Budgeting around $4 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical commute within the Northeast region of Maryland. You will navigate a mix of local roads like Adelphi Road and major arteries, including the Capital Beltway and I-270. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that works perfectly for a quick transition between these two Maryland hubs.
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 College Park, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from local surface streets to high-speed interstate travel. With roughly 43% of your journey spent on highways, you will encounter a variety of traffic patterns throughout the 26.2-mile distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-270, where you will cover 11.3 miles of the trip. While the initial portions of the drive involve navigating local roads, the pace picks up significantly once you merge onto the larger highways. It is a functional drive that balances the stop-and-go nature of local corridors with the efficiency of major regional thoroughfares.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 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 around 3.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 11 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: at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles: 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 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.8 mi into trip
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~9m 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
4 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
11.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
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
|
~24m in
|
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
|
~35m 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 College Park, MD and Montgomery Village, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring and Baltimore.
Silver Spring
3.8 mi in
|
~9m
Baltimore
3.8 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Capital Beltway | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| Adelphi Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Montgomery Village Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Mowatt Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Knox Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Campus Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Stewartown Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 11.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park, MD and Montgomery Village, MD.
1
Start on Knox Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Knox Road
2
Turn right onto Mowatt Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mowatt Lane
3
Enter roundabout onto Campus Drive
172 ft
·
5 sec
·
Campus Drive
4
Continue on Campus Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Campus Drive
5
Turn right onto Adelphi Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Adelphi Road
Use the none lane.
6
Turn right onto MD 650
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
New Hampshire Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 495: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring, Baltimore, College Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
Merge onto I 495
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the none lane.
10
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.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 270
Toward I 270 North
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 11
Toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto MD 124
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Quince Orchard Road
14
Continue on MD 124
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Montgomery Village Avenue
Use the none / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Stewartown Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Stewartown Road
16
Arrive at destination
Stewartown Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a brief, 41-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire trip without needing any scheduled stops, though keep in mind that I-270 can experience varying traffic volumes. Given the $4 fuel estimate, it is a low-cost trip that requires minimal logistical preparation. Your best strategy is to monitor real-time traffic conditions on the Capital Beltway and I-270 before you head out, as these major roads are the primary determinants of your total travel time. Embracing the short duration of this 26.2-mile route allows you to remain nimble with your schedule throughout the day.
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 College Park, MD, or about 21m 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.1 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
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 College Park, 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 College Park, MD
This is one driving day of about 26.2 miles and 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from College Park, 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 College Park, MD · 21m 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 College Park, 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
41m 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 College Park, MD to Montgomery Village, MD covers 26.2 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, Capital Beltway, Adelphi Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from College Park, 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 11 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: at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles: 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 College Park, MD and Montgomery Village, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring and Baltimore.
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