Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
106.8 mi
172 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
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The drive from Montgomery Village, MD to Cambridge, MD covers 106.8 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, I 270 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.18 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
53.4 miles from Montgomery Village, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 28m drive with frequent turns across 106.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Village Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Quince Orchard Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Capital Beltway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John Hanson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery Village, MD and Cambridge, MD.
Start on Stewartown Road
Turn left onto Montgomery Village Avenue
Continue on Quince Orchard Road
Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 South: Washington
Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Keep slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
Turn right onto East Cedar Street
Turn left onto Race Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.4 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cambridge, MD than in the middle of the route.
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 106.8 miles and 2h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.4 mi from Montgomery Village, MD · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 53.4 miles from Montgomery Village, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$17.18 one way
$34.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $19.34 | $38.68 |
| premium | $4.95 | $20.83 | $41.66 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $25.14 | $50.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32 | 0 | $11.21 | $5.13 |
| Efficient EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.95 | $6.84 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Montgomery Village on Saturday
Local time
12:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Cambridge on Saturday
Local time
12:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
53 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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