Origin
Montgomery Village, MD
Afternoon in Montgomery Village on Thursday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery Village, MD to Parkville, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
51.8 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montgomery Village, MD
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Parkville, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Montgomery Village, MD to Parkville, MD covers 51.8 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Goshen Road, Brink Road, Sundown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 51.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 51.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Goshen Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Montgomery Village, MD to Parkville, MD is easy. At 1h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Montgomery Village, MD to Parkville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Goshen Road | — | — |
| Brink Road | — | — |
| Sundown Road | — | — |
| Damascus Road | — | — |
| Georgia Avenue | — | — |
| Route 97 | — | — |
| Baltimore | — | — |
| I 695 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Goshen Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery Village, MD and Parkville, MD.
1
Start on Stewartown Road
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Stewartown Road
2
Turn left onto Goshen Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Goshen Road
3
Continue on Brink Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Brink Road
4
Continue on Sundown Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Sundown Road
5
Turn slight right onto Damascus Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Damascus Road
6
Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Georgia Avenue
7
Continue on Route 97
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Route 97
8
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
9
Merge slight left
5.3 mi
·
5 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Baltimore
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 695 North: New York, Towson
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 695 North: New York, Towson
13
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
14
Take the exit slight right toward MD 147: Parkville, Carney
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
MD 147: Parkville, Carney
15
Keep slight right to continue on MD 147 South: Parkville
276 ft
·
7 sec
·
MD 147 South: Parkville
16
Turn straight onto Harford Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Harford Road
17
Turn left onto Oak Forest Drive
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
Oak Forest Drive
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.9 mi from Montgomery Village, MD · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Montgomery Village, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Parkville, MD
The final approach into Parkville, 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
$8.59 one way
$17.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.44 | $22.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 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 | 15.5 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Parkville, MD
Afternoon in Parkville on Thursday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Mount Airy, MD
26 mi in
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 15m 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 Parkville, MD covers 51.8 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Goshen Road, Brink Road, Sundown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.9 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 $8.59 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.
The drive from Montgomery Village, MD to Parkville, MD is easy. At 1h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Montgomery Village, MD to Parkville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Montgomery Village, MD to Parkville, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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