Montgomery Village, MD to Havre de Grace, MD is 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 46m via Intercounty Connector and I-95, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a route that involves a fair amount of turning, rather than a straightforward highway cruise. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.8 miles from Montgomery Village, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 81.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting you'll navigate a mix of roads. While only 14% of the journey is on highways like the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway (I-95), the longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 15.9 miles on the Intercounty Connector. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and road types as you make your way north. The drive will likely feel more like exploring local communities than a long-haul interstate journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.6 miles you will encounter 22 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 23.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 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
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
8
74.3 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
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 85
Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
10
74.6 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 85
Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
8
74.8 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 22 East: Aberdeen
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 22 East: Aberdeen
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Montgomery Village, MD and Havre de Grace, MD, road signs point toward Burtonsville and Churchville.
Burtonsville
21.5 mi in|~30m
Churchville
74.3 mi in|~1h 34m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Intercounty Connector
15.9 mi
20m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
15.3 mi
17m
I 95
11.7 mi
13m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
11.6 mi
15m
Express Toll Lanes
8.5 mi
9m
Midcounty Highway
2.5 mi
3m
Pulaski Highway
2.3 mi
2m
Aberdeen Thruway
1.8 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 Havre de Grace, 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 19CToward I 95: Laurel, BurtonsvilleUse 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: BurtonsvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·50 sec
12
Merge onto I 95
12 mi·13 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto I 895
5.7 mi·6 min·Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Exit 46Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel ThruwayUse 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 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 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
15 mi·17 min·John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 85Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, ChurchvilleUse the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 85Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, ChurchvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
327 ft·7 sec
Toward MD 22 East: AberdeenUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward MD 22 East: Aberdeen
25
Merge onto MD 22
1.8 mi·2 min·Aberdeen Thruway
Use the left lane.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward US 40 East
27
Merge onto US 40
0.5 mi·52 sec·North Philadelphia Boulevard
28
Continue on US 40
2.3 mi·2 min·Pulaski Highway
29
Continue on MD 7
1.4 mi·3 min·Revolution Street
30
Turn left onto MD 7
0.4 mi·52 sec·South Union Avenue
Use the left lane.
31
Arrive at destination
MD 7
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip of under two hours, you have the advantage of flexibility. Leaving anytime in the morning should allow you to arrive with plenty of daylight. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto the Intercounty Connector, as it represents your longest uninterrupted stretch. While there are no designated stops mentioned, plan to take a break if you feel the need, perhaps before joining I-95. The $14 fuel cost is a good estimate for planning purposes.
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 40.8 miles from Montgomery Village, MD, or about 53m 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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 53m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Havre de Grace, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Montgomery Village, MD
This is one driving day of about 81.6 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Montgomery Village, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 40.8 mi from Montgomery Village, MD
· 53m into the drive
The midpoint is around 40.8 miles from Montgomery Village, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Havre de Grace, MD
The final approach into Havre de Grace, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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...
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!
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.53 one way
$27.06 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$14.82
$29.63
premium
$4.93
$15.83
$31.65
diesel
$5.61
$18.02
$36.03
Estimated Tolls: $0.94
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(11.6 mi)$0.81
Aberdeen Thruway
(1.8 mi)$0.13
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
$14
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.5
0
$8.57
$3.92
Efficient EV
20.4
0
$7.14
$3.26
EV Truck/SUV
32.6
0
$11.42
$5.22
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Montgomery Village, MD
Late night
in Montgomery Village on Saturday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Havre de Grace, MD
Late night
in Havre de Grace on Saturday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
28 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 46m 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 Havre de Grace, MD covers 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Intercounty Connector, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, I 95. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.8 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 $13.53 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 81.6 miles you will encounter 22 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 23.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Montgomery Village, MD and Havre de Grace, MD, road signs point toward Burtonsville and Churchville.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
