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Trip from Montgomery Village, MD to Glen Burnie, MD

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 1m

Distance

43 mi

69 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m

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

unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Montgomery Village, MD

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

Glen Burnie, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Montgomery Village, MD to Glen Burnie, MD covers 43 miles and takes about 1h 1m 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 15.9 miles on Intercounty Connector. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 43 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 43 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 15.9 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.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43 miles you will encounter 18 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 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 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
6
22.5 mi into trip | ~31m in

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

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
7
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
7
33.1 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 43A Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
7
37.1 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward MD 713 North: Hanover

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 10B Toward MD 713 North: Hanover

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Montgomery Village, MD to Glen Burnie, 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
I 95 8.4 mi 9m
Dorsey Road 4.7 mi 8m
MD 100 3.4 mi 4m
Midcounty Highway 2.5 mi 3m
Goshen Road 1.4 mi 2m
Shady Grove Road 0.8 mi 1m
Central Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Intercounty Connector — 15.9 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery Village, MD and Glen Burnie, 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
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
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
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
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
12

Merge onto I 95

8.4 mi · 9 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 53 sec
Exit 43A Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto MD 100

3.4 mi · 4 min · MD 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 10B Toward MD 713 North: Hanover Use the right lane.
16

Turn straight onto MD 713

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Arundel Mills Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto MD 176

4.7 mi · 8 min · Dorsey Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Turn right onto Central Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Turn right onto MD 3 Business

391 ft · 16 sec · Crain Highway South
20

Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southeast

407 ft · 13 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast
21

Arrive at destination

1st Avenue Southeast

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.5 mi from Montgomery Village, MD · 30m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laurel, MD

22 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

Kensington, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurel, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Montgomery Village, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Glen Burnie, MD

The final approach into Glen Burnie, 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

$7.13 one way

$14.26 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.81 $15.62
premium $4.93 $8.34 $16.68
diesel $5.61 $9.49 $18.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.9 0 $4.52 $2.06
Efficient EV 10.8 0 $3.76 $1.72
EV Truck/SUV 17.2 0 $6.02 $2.75

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

Montgomery Village, MD

Night in Montgomery Village on Thursday

Local time

10:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Glen Burnie, MD

Night in Glen Burnie on Thursday

Local time

10:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 1m 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 Glen Burnie, MD covers 43 miles and takes about 1h 1m 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 21.5 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 $7.13 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 43 miles you will encounter 18 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 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Montgomery Village, MD to Glen Burnie, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Burtonsville along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.

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