Origin
Montgomery Village, MD
Evening in Montgomery Village on Sunday
Local time
5:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery Village, MD to Crofton, MD
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
39.9 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
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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.
Montgomery Village, MD
Altamart
Crofton, MD
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Trip Overview
Spanning 39.9 miles through Maryland, this trip from Montgomery Village to Crofton is a straightforward excursion that takes approximately 1 hour and 2 minutes to complete. Because the duration is quite short, you can easily handle this as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will rely on a combination of the Intercounty Connector, Laurel Bowie Road, and Annapolis Road to navigate between these two Northeast locations. Budgeting about $7 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. This route is ideal if you are looking for a practical, efficient connection across the region rather than a leisurely sightseeing tour.
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
20 miles from Montgomery Village, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that transitions from high-speed corridors to more nuanced surface streets. The route is entirely highway-based, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time focused on traffic flow rather than scenic cruising. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Intercounty Connector, which lasts for 17.2 miles. As you move away from the initial highway segments, the character of the drive shifts into more technical local navigating. It is a functional journey that prioritizes getting you to your destination quickly rather than offering a relaxing interstate grind.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
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 17.2 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 0.3 miles in near Goshen Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 39.9 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 0.3 miles (Goshen Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (MD 200 Toll / Intercounty Connector): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles (MD 200 Toll): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Goshen Road
Turn right onto Goshen Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
5.6 mi into trip
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~10m in
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MD 200 Toll / Intercounty Connector
Merge onto MD 200 Toll / Intercounty Connector
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
22.8 mi into trip
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~31m in
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MD 200 Toll
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 200 Toll toward US 1 North: Laurel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 1 North: Laurel
5
23.9 mi into trip
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~33m in
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Contee Road
Turn right onto Contee Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
25.1 mi into trip
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~36m in
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MD 197 / Laurel Bowie Road
Turn right onto MD 197 / Laurel Bowie Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Intercounty Connector | 17.2 mi | 21m |
| Laurel Bowie Road | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| Annapolis Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Midcounty Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Goshen Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Contee Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Robert Crain Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Intercounty Connector
— 17.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery Village, MD and Crofton, MD.
1
Start on Stewartown Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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Stewartown Road
2
Turn right onto Goshen Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Goshen Road
Use the none lane.
3
Turn left onto MD 124
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Midcounty Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Shady Grove Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Shady Grove Road
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward MD 200 Toll East
6
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Intercounty Connector
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 200 Toll
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
MD 200 Toll
Toward US 1 North: Laurel
Use the slight left lane.
8
Turn straight onto US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
9
Turn right onto Contee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Contee Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto MD 197
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Laurel Bowie Road
Use the none lane.
11
Turn left onto MD 450
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Annapolis Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto MD 3; MD 450
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North East Crain Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on MD 3; MD 450
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Crain Highway
14
Take the exit onto Clubhouse Gate Road
0.1 mi
·
42 sec
·
Clubhouse Gate Road
15
Turn right onto Crofton Parkway
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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Crofton Parkway
16
Turn left onto Spring Green Avenue
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
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Spring Green Avenue
17
Turn right onto Stratton Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Stratton Road
18
Arrive at destination
Stratton Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick one-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule to avoid peak local traffic. You do not need to worry about planning formal stops given the short distance, allowing you to power through the entire 39.9-mile stretch in one go. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition off the Intercounty Connector onto Laurel Bowie Road, as the turn-heavy nature of the final miles requires extra attention. Filling up your tank before you leave Montgomery Village is a smart move, especially since $7 worth of gas is all you will likely need for the trip. Staying alert during those final local turns is the best way to ensure a smooth arrival in Crofton.
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 20 miles from Montgomery Village, MD, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.2 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 39.9 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crofton, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Montgomery Village, 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 Montgomery Village, MD
This is one driving day of about 39.9 miles and 1h 2m.
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 17.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20 mi from Montgomery Village, MD · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Montgomery Village, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Crofton, MD
The final approach into Crofton, 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 Crofton, 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
$6.60 one way
$13.20 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $7.22 | $14.45 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.86 | $17.73 |
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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Crofton, MD
Evening in Crofton on Sunday
Local time
5:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
24 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 Montgomery Village, MD to Crofton, MD covers 39.9 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, Laurel Bowie Road, Annapolis Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20 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 $6.60 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 13 significant decision points across 39.9 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 0.3 miles (Goshen Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (MD 200 Toll / Intercounty Connector): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles (MD 200 Toll): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Montgomery Village, MD to Crofton, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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