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Trip from Glen Burnie, MD to Montgomery Village, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 2m

Distance

42.3 mi

68 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 57m ★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m

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

census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Glen Burnie, 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 Glen Burnie, MD to Montgomery Village, MD covers 42.3 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Intercounty Connector, I 95, Dorsey Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.7 miles on Intercounty Connector. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.01 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

21.2 miles from Glen Burnie, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 42.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 0.2 miles in near Central Avenue.

Route Complexity 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.2 miles (Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Central Avenue

Turn left onto Central Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
8.8 mi into trip | ~15m 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
9.1 mi into trip | ~15m 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
20.5 mi into trip | ~29m 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
37.6 mi into trip | ~51m 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.

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

Washington

8.8 mi in | ~15m

Gaithersburg

37.6 mi in | ~51m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Intercounty Connector 15.7 mi 19m
I 95 10.6 mi 12m
Dorsey Road 4.6 mi 8m
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway 3 mi 4m
Goshen Road 1.9 mi 4m
South Frederick Avenue 1 mi 2m
South Summit Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Central Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Intercounty Connector — 15.7 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 1st Avenue Southeast

407 ft · 15 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast
2

Turn right onto MD 3 Business

391 ft · 18 sec · Crain Highway South
3

Turn left onto Central Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

At end of road, turn left onto MD 176

4.6 mi · 8 min · Dorsey Road
5

Turn left onto MD 713

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Arundel Mills Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto MD 100

3.0 mi · 4 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Exit 5A-B Toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 5B Toward I 95 South: Washington Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto I 95

11 mi · 12 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 31B Toward MD 200 Toll West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

9.5 mi · 11 min · Intercounty Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on MD 200 Toll

6.2 mi · 7 min · Intercounty Connector
Exit 8A
14

Continue on I 370

0.5 mi · 41 sec · I 370
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 2 Toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn right onto MD 355

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Frederick Road
17

Continue on MD 355

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Frederick Avenue
18

Turn right onto South Summit Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Summit Avenue
19

Continue on Goshen Road

1.9 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road
20

Turn left onto Stewartown Road

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Stewartown Road
21

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 21.2 miles from Glen Burnie, MD, or about 30m 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 42 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 21.2 miles or 30m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

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 Glen Burnie, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Glen Burnie, MD

This is one driving day of about 42.3 miles and 1h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Glen Burnie, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 21.2 mi from Glen Burnie, MD · 30m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laurel, MD

21 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

Gaithersburg, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurel, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Glen Burnie, 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

$7.01 one way

$14.03 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.68 $15.36
premium $4.93 $8.20 $16.41
diesel $5.61 $9.34 $18.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.7 0 $4.44 $2.03
Efficient EV 10.6 0 $3.70 $1.69
EV Truck/SUV 16.9 0 $5.92 $2.71

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Glen Burnie, MD

Late night in Glen Burnie on Thursday

Local time

1:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Montgomery Village, MD

Late night in Montgomery Village on Thursday

Local time

1:02 AM

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

17 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 2m 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 Glen Burnie, MD to Montgomery Village, MD covers 42.3 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Intercounty Connector, I 95, Dorsey Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.2 miles from Glen Burnie, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.01 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 42.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.2 miles (Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Glen Burnie, MD and Montgomery Village, MD, road signs point toward Washington and Gaithersburg.

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