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Trip from Montgomery Village, MD to Elkton, MD

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

98.1 mi

158 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 58m ★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 2m

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

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Downtown Montgomery Village, MD, MD

Montgomery Village, MD

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Downtown Elkton, MD, MD

Elkton, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

The drive from Montgomery Village, MD to Elkton, MD covers 98.1 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Intercounty Connector, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.7 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.23 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

49 miles from Montgomery Village, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 98.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 30.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

445 ft 60 ft

Total Climb

202 ft

Total Descent

408 ft

Highest Point

445 ft

~7 mi in

Elevation Range

385 ft

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 21 significant decision points across 98.1 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 21 key points

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

8
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
7
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
8
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
8
89.7 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun

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 100 Toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun
8
89.9 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 272 South: North East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward MD 272 South: North East

Towns Along This Route

Between Montgomery Village, MD and Elkton, MD, road signs point toward Burtonsville and Rising Sun.

Burtonsville

21.5 mi in | ~30m

Rising Sun

89.7 mi in | ~1h 52m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway 30.7 mi 35m
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
Pulaski Highway 5.9 mi 9m
Midcounty Highway 2.5 mi 3m
North East Road 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway — 30.7 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Stewartown Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Stewartown Road
2

Turn right onto Goshen Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · 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

16 mi · 20 min · Intercounty Connector
Use the none lane.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 19C Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec
Toward MD 198: Konterra Drive Use the none lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville Use the none lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 50 sec
Use the none lane.
12

Merge onto I 95

12 mi · 13 min · I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13

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.
14

Continue on I 895

1.0 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
15

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
17

Continue on I 895

3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895

8.5 mi · 9 min · Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork

297 ft · 3 sec
20

Merge onto I 95

31 mi · 35 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Exit 100 Toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward MD 272 South: North East Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23

Turn straight onto MD 272

1.5 mi · 2 min · North East Road
Use the none lane.
24

Turn left onto US 40

5.9 mi · 9 min · Pulaski Highway
Use the left lane.
25

Turn left onto Landing Lane

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Landing Lane
Use the left lane.
26

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
27

Turn left onto MD 213

102 ft · 3 sec · North Bridge Street
28

Arrive at destination

MD 213

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 49 miles from Montgomery Village, MD, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.7 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49 miles or 1h 4m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elkton, 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 98.1 miles and 2h 7m.

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 John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for about 30.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49 mi from Montgomery Village, MD · 1h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

49 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49 miles from Montgomery Village, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Elkton, MD

The final approach into Elkton, 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 Elkton, 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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour $20 near mile 6.8
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
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
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.23 one way

$32.47 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $17.76 $35.52
premium $4.92 $19.01 $38.02
diesel $5.64 $21.79 $43.59

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

$16

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.4 0 $10.30 $4.71
Efficient EV 24.5 0 $8.58 $3.92
EV Truck/SUV 39.2 0 $13.73 $6.28

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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

5:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Elkton, MD

Evening in Elkton on Sunday

Local time

5:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°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

20 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

2h 7m 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 Elkton, MD covers 98.1 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Intercounty Connector, I 95. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49 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 $16.23 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 21 significant decision points across 98.1 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 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.
Between Montgomery Village, MD and Elkton, MD, road signs point toward Burtonsville and Rising Sun.

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