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Trip from Elkridge, MD to Montgomery Village, MD

Drive Time

53m

Distance

36.7 mi

59 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

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

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Downtown Elkridge, MD, MD

Elkridge, MD

Jonathan Borba

Downtown Montgomery Village, MD, MD

Montgomery Village, MD

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Elkridge to Montgomery Village, expect a straightforward 36.7-mile journey that typically takes about 53 minutes. Because this is a short, efficient drive within Maryland, it is perfectly suited for a one-day outing without the need for an overnight stay. You will spend roughly $6 on fuel, making this an economical trip for a quick commute or visit. The route transitions across the Northeast region, utilizing a mix of major thoroughfares to get you to your destination reliably. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over a long-haul experience.

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

18.3 miles from Elkridge, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from high-speed interstates to local navigation. With 31% of the trip spent on highways, you will encounter a blend of fast-paced travel and residential-style roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Intercounty Connector, where you can cover 15.7 miles before shifting your focus elsewhere. As you move from the I-95 corridor toward Goshen Road, the road’s personality shifts from heavy-duty transit to more localized traffic patterns. Navigating these changes requires a balance of highway focus and careful attention to the final local segments.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 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?

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 1.2 miles in near US 1 / Washington Boulevard.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 36.7 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 1.2 miles (US 1 / Washington Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

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1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 1 / Washington Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Washington Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
9
3.2 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington

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 5A-B Toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington
8
3.5 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 5B Toward I 95 South: Washington
7
14.9 mi into trip | ~21m 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
8
32 mi into trip | ~42m 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

Between Elkridge, MD and Montgomery Village, MD, road signs point toward Washington and Gaithersburg.

Washington

3.2 mi in | ~7m

Gaithersburg

32 mi in | ~42m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Intercounty Connector 15.7 mi 19m
I 95 10.6 mi 12m
Goshen Road 1.9 mi 4m
Washington Boulevard 1.5 mi 2m
Old Washington Road 1.2 mi 3m
South Frederick Avenue 1 mi 2m
South Summit Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
I 370 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Intercounty Connector — 15.7 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Old Washington Road

1.2 mi · 3 min · Old Washington Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 1

1.5 mi · 2 min · Washington Boulevard
Use the none lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 55 sec
Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City Use the right lane.
4

Merge onto MD 100

0.2 mi · 15 sec · MD 100
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Exit 5A-B Toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 5B Toward I 95 South: Washington Use the slight left lane.
7

Merge onto I 95

11 mi · 12 min · I 95
Use the none lane.
8

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 31B Toward MD 200 Toll West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

9.5 mi · 11 min · Intercounty Connector
Use the none lane.
10

Continue on MD 200 Toll

6.2 mi · 7 min · Intercounty Connector
Exit 8A Use the none lane.
11

Continue on I 370

0.5 mi · 41 sec · I 370
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 2 Toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn right onto MD 355

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Frederick Road
14

Continue on MD 355

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Frederick Avenue
15

Turn right onto South Summit Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Summit Avenue
16

Continue on Goshen Road

1.9 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road
Use the none lane.
17

Turn left onto Stewartown Road

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Stewartown Road
18

Arrive at destination

Stewartown Road

Trip Plan

Given the 53-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak hours is always a smart move to keep your travel time consistent. Since there are no required stops on this 36.7-mile route, you can easily complete the drive in a single, comfortable block. Keep your $6 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, as the short distance makes it easy to manage your tank before you leave. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep a close eye on the transition points between the Intercounty Connector and Goshen Road, as the change in road type can be sudden. Enjoy the simplicity of this short, direct trip across Maryland.

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 18.3 miles from Elkridge, MD, or about 25m 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 36.7 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18.3 miles or 25m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 41m

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 Elkridge, 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 Elkridge, MD

This is one driving day of about 36.7 miles and 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elkridge, 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 18.3 mi from Elkridge, MD · 25m into the drive

Downtown Vestal, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

18 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 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Elkridge, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour $20 near mile 32.9
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
View on nps.gov
Monocacy National Battlefield

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 36.7
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

18 mi from route ~44 min detour Free near mile 36.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.07 one way

$12.15 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $6.65 $13.29
premium $4.92 $7.11 $14.22
diesel $5.64 $8.15 $16.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11 0 $3.85 $1.76
Efficient EV 9.2 0 $3.21 $1.47
EV Truck/SUV 14.7 0 $5.14 $2.35

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

Elkridge, MD

Evening in Elkridge on Sunday

Local time

5:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Montgomery Village, MD

Evening in Montgomery Village on Sunday

Local time

5:26 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

25 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

53m 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 Elkridge, MD to Montgomery Village, MD covers 36.7 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Intercounty Connector, I 95, Goshen Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Elkridge, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.07 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 12 significant decision points across 36.7 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 1.2 miles (US 1 / Washington Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Elkridge, MD and Montgomery Village, MD, road signs point toward Washington and Gaithersburg.

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