Trip from Montgomery Village, MD to Aberdeen, MD

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

76.7 mi

123 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 32m ★

6 AM

1h 39m

8 AM

1h 54m

10 AM

1h 44m

12 PM

1h 43m

3 PM

1h 45m

5 PM

1h 53m

8 PM

1h 35m

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

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Montgomery Village, MD

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Aberdeen, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Montgomery Village to Aberdeen, expect a 76.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 39 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Intercounty Connector and I-95, eventually transitioning onto the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. Budgeting approximately $13 for fuel should cover your travel costs for the drive. Since both cities are located within the Northeast region of Maryland, the transition between them is relatively seamless, making this a straightforward regional connection for commuters or visitors alike.

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

38.3 miles from Montgomery Village, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention as you navigate through the region. With only 15% of the trip consisting of highway travel, the route feels more localized than a standard interstate cruise. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 15.9 miles spent on the Intercounty Connector, which offers a brief respite before the road becomes more technical. Because the majority of the 76.7-mile distance involves navigating local roads rather than long, monotonous highway corridors, you should prepare for a drive that demands consistent engagement behind the wheel. The personality of this route is defined by these transitions, shifting from structured expressway segments to more frequent turning maneuvers.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 25 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 15.9 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 21.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 76.7 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 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

21.5 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

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 19C Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

22.5 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

74.3 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Take the exit toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

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 85 Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

74.6 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 85 Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

74.8 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center

Towns Along This Route

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

Burtonsville

21.5 mi in | ~30m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Intercounty Connector	15.9 mi	20m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway	15.3 mi	17m
I 95	11.7 mi	13m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway	11.6 mi	15m
Express Toll Lanes	8.5 mi	9m
Midcounty Highway	2.5 mi	3m
West Bel Air Avenue	1.7 mi	3m
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel	1.4 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Intercounty Connector — 15.9 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Stewartown Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Stewartown Road

Turn right onto Goshen Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Goshen Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto MD 124

2.5 mi · 3 min · Midcounty Highway

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Shady Grove Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Shady Grove Road

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward MD 200 Toll East

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

16 mi · 20 min · Intercounty Connector

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 19C Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec

Toward MD 198: Konterra Drive Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec

Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 50 sec

Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 95

12 mi · 13 min · I 95

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 895

5.7 mi · 6 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Exit 46 Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 895

1.0 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

Continue on I 895

3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895

8.5 mi · 9 min · Express Toll Lanes

Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

297 ft · 3 sec

Merge onto I 95

15 mi · 17 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 85 Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 85 Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Toward MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto MD 132

1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bel Air Avenue

Arrive at destination

MD 132

Trip Plan

Given the 1-hour and 39-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on these turn-heavy roads is always a smart move. Because the entire 76.7-mile trip is short enough to complete in one go, you likely will not need to plan for scheduled rest stops, but keeping your fuel tank in mind is wise given the $13 estimated cost. Since this route lacks long highway stretches, stay alert for changing speed limits and turning requirements as you move between the Intercounty Connector and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your arrival in Aberdeen to align perfectly with your daily schedule, as you won't be slowed down by long-distance fatigue.

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 38.3 miles from Montgomery Village, MD, or about 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.9 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 76.7 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.3 miles or 50m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aberdeen, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Montgomery Village, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Montgomery Village, MD

This is one driving day of about 76.7 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Montgomery Village, 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 15.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.3 mi from Montgomery Village, MD · 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

38 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.3 miles from Montgomery Village, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Aberdeen, MD

The final approach into Aberdeen, 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 Aberdeen, 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

$12.69 one way

$25.38 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$13.89	$27.78
premium	$4.92	$14.86	$29.73
diesel	$5.64	$17.04	$34.08

Estimated Tolls: $0.81

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (11.6 mi) $0.81

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23	$8.05	$3.68
Efficient EV	19.2	$6.71	$3.07
EV Truck/SUV	30.7	$10.74	$4.91

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 data refreshed 8 hours ago

Origin

Montgomery Village, MD

Evening in Montgomery Village on Sunday

Local time

5:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aberdeen, MD

Evening in Aberdeen on Sunday

Local time

5:25 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 39m 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 Montgomery Village, MD to Aberdeen, MD covers 76.7 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Intercounty Connector, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, I 95. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.3 miles from Montgomery Village, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.69 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.

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

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Trip from Montgomery Village, MD to Aberdeen, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Aberdeen, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Aberdeen, MD

Same local time

Very similar conditions

1h 39m on the road

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