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Trip from Dundalk, MD to Montgomery Village, MD

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

49.3 mi

79 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m

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

census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Dundalk, MD

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unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Montgomery Village, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dundalk, MD to Montgomery Village, MD covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Intercounty Connector, Goshen Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.17 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

24.6 miles from Dundalk, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Dundalk, MD to Montgomery Village, MD covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.3 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 2.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

7
2.8 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 Toll South: Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 Toll South: Washington
5
3.2 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
27.4 mi into trip | ~36m 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
5
28.4 mi into trip | ~37m in | MD 200 Toll / Intercounty Connector

Merge onto MD 200 Toll / Intercounty Connector

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
44.6 mi into trip | ~58m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

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

Gaithersburg

44.6 mi in | ~58m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 24.3 mi 29m
Intercounty Connector 15.7 mi 19m
Goshen Road 1.9 mi 4m
Broening Highway 1.3 mi 2m
South Frederick Avenue 1 mi 2m
Keith Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
South Summit Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
I 370 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 24.3 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Dundalk Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Dundalk Avenue
2

Turn left onto Dunhill Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Dunhill Road
3

Continue on Dunhill Road

181 ft · 9 sec · Dunhill Road
4

Turn right onto Broening Highway

1.3 mi · 2 min · Broening Highway
5

Turn slight right

201 ft · 7 sec
6

Continue on Keith Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Keith Avenue
7

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward I 95
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 95 Toll South: Washington Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto I 95

24 mi · 29 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 31B Toward MD 200 Toll West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

9.5 mi · 11 min · Intercounty Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on MD 200 Toll

6.2 mi · 7 min · Intercounty Connector
Exit 8A
13

Continue on I 370

0.5 mi · 41 sec · I 370
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 2 Toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn right onto MD 355

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Frederick Road
16

Continue on MD 355

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Frederick Avenue
17

Turn right onto South Summit Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Summit Avenue
18

Continue on Goshen Road

1.9 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road
19

Turn left onto Stewartown Road

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Stewartown Road
20

Arrive at destination

Stewartown Road

Trip Plan

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 24.6 miles from Dundalk, MD, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.3 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 11 miles or 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 24.6 miles or 33m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 54m

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 Dundalk, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dundalk, MD

This is one driving day of about 49.3 miles and 1h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Dundalk, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 24.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.6 mi from Dundalk, MD · 33m into the drive

city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laurel, MD

25 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

Catonsville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurel, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Dundalk, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.17 one way

$16.35 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.95 $17.90
premium $4.93 $9.56 $19.12
diesel $5.61 $10.88 $21.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.8 0 $5.18 $2.37
Efficient EV 12.3 0 $4.31 $1.97
EV Truck/SUV 19.7 0 $6.90 $3.16

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Dundalk, MD

Evening in Dundalk on Wednesday

Local time

7:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Montgomery Village, MD

Evening in Montgomery Village on Wednesday

Local time

7:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

15 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 9m 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 Dundalk, MD to Montgomery Village, MD covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Intercounty Connector, Goshen Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.6 miles from Dundalk, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.17 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Dundalk, MD to Montgomery Village, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Gaithersburg along the way.

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