Trip from Montgomery Village, MD to Bel Air, MD

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

73.2 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 30m ★

6 AM

1h 37m

8 AM

1h 52m

10 AM

1h 42m

12 PM

1h 41m

3 PM

1h 43m

5 PM

1h 51m

8 PM

1h 33m

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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Bel Air, MD

Shantum Singh

Trip Overview

Stretching 73.2 miles across Maryland, your journey from Montgomery Village to Bel Air is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 37 minutes. Because this is a relatively short commute through the Northeast region, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel, keeping the trip quite affordable. Navigating this path requires moving through a mix of major arteries, including the Intercounty Connector, I-95, and the Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, this route provides a direct connection between these two Maryland communities.

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

36.6 miles from Montgomery Village, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your focus as you transition between different types of infrastructure. While the route includes major interstates, only 16% of the journey is spent on highways, meaning you will spend more time navigating local transit. You will experience your longest uninterrupted stretch along the Intercounty Connector, which covers 15.9 miles of the trip. The road’s personality shifts from the controlled speed of the Connector to the more complex, winding nature of the local segments. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires you to stay alert as the road configuration changes.

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

There are about 30 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 20 significant decision points across 73.2 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 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 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

21.9 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198: Konterra Drive

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward MD 198: Konterra Drive

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

23.4 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

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

66.3 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 77A Toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood

Towns Along This Route

Between Montgomery Village, MD and Bel Air, MD, road signs point toward Burtonsville and Edgewood.

Burtonsville

21.5 mi in | ~30m

Edgewood

66.3 mi in | ~1h 25m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Intercounty Connector	15.9 mi	20m
I 95	11.7 mi	13m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway	11.6 mi	15m
Express Toll Lanes	8.5 mi	9m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway	7.3 mi	8m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway	5.3 mi	7m
Midcounty Highway	2.5 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 Bel Air, 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

7.3 mi · 8 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 77A Toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward MD 24 North: Bel Air Use the slight left lane.

Turn left onto MD 24

5.3 mi · 7 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Marketplace Drive

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Marketplace Drive

Continue on South Atwood Road

0.2 mi · 39 sec · South Atwood Road

Turn right onto US 1 Business

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Baltimore Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 1 Business

363 ft · 17 sec · Fulford Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto US 1 Business; MD 924

0.1 mi · 27 sec · South Main Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto Courtland Place

109 ft · 4 sec · Courtland Place

Arrive at destination

Courtland Place

Trip Plan

Since this is a 1-day trip with zero scheduled stops, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, try to time your drive outside of peak commuting hours to ensure a smoother transition between road types. Keep your navigation system active, as the variety of roads can make staying on course tricky for first-time drivers. Because the trip is under two hours, you can comfortably make the drive in one go without needing a formal rest break. Always double-check your route before leaving to account for any real-time adjustments needed on the Harbor Tunnel Thruway.

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 36.6 miles from Montgomery Village, MD, or about 48m 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 73.2 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.6 miles or 48m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bel Air, 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 73.2 miles and 1h 37m.

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 36.6 mi from Montgomery Village, MD · 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

37 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 73.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Montgomery Village, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bel Air, MD

The final approach into Bel Air, 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 Bel Air, 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

$12.11 one way

$24.23 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$13.25	$26.51
premium	$4.92	$14.18	$28.37
diesel	$5.64	$16.26	$32.53

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

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22	$7.69	$3.51
Efficient EV	18.3	$6.41	$2.93
EV Truck/SUV	29.3	$10.25	$4.68

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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 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

Bel Air, MD

Evening in Bel Air on Sunday

Local time

5:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°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

19 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 37m 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 Bel Air, MD covers 73.2 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Intercounty Connector, I 95, Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.6 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 $12.11 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.

Between Montgomery Village, MD and Bel Air, MD, road signs point toward Burtonsville and Edgewood.

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Trip from Montgomery Village, MD to Bel Air, 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 Bel Air, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Montgomery Village, MD

Bel Air, MD

Same local time

19 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 37m on the road

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