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Trip from Pikesville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h

Distance

39.8 mi

64 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m

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

census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Pikesville, MD

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unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Montgomery Village, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pikesville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD covers 39.8 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Sudbrook Lane, Reisterstown Road, I 695 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.60 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

19.9 miles from Pikesville, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 39.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Sudbrook Lane 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Pikesville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD is easy. At 1h 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 Pikesville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Sudbrook Lane
Reisterstown Road
I 695 South
Baltimore Beltway
I 70 East
I 70 West
MD 97
MD 97 South

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Sudbrook Lane — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

410 ft · 34 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto East Sudbrook Lane

177 ft · 10 sec · East Sudbrook Lane
3

Turn right onto Reisterstown Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Reisterstown Road
4

Take the ramp straight toward I 695 South

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 695 South
5

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

5.1 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick

0.2 mi · 17 sec · I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick
7

Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 70 West: Frederick
8

Merge slight left

14 mi · 15 min
9

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 19 sec
10

Take the exit slight right toward MD 97: Westminster, Cooksville, Glenwood, Olney

0.5 mi · 47 sec · MD 97: Westminster, Cooksville, Glenwood, Olney
11

Keep slight left to continue on MD 97 South: Cooksville, Glenwood, Olney

157 ft · 6 sec · MD 97 South: Cooksville, Glenwood, Olney
12

Turn left onto Route 97 South

7.0 mi · 11 min · Route 97 South
13

Continue on Georgia Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Georgia Avenue
14

Turn sharp right onto Damascus Road

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Damascus Road
15

Turn slight left onto Sundown Road

4.1 mi · 7 min · Sundown Road
16

Continue on Brink Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · Brink Road
17

Turn left onto Goshen Road

1.9 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road
18

Turn right onto Stewartown Road

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Stewartown Road
19

Arrive at your destination

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 19.9 miles from Pikesville, MD, or about 30m into the drive.

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 39.8 miles or 1h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 19.9 miles or 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montgomery Village, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Pikesville, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pikesville, MD

This is one driving day of about 39.8 miles and 1h.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.9 mi from Pikesville, MD · 30m into the drive

town in Carroll and Frederick Counties, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Airy, MD

20 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

Gaithersburg, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Airy, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Pikesville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Montgomery Village, MD

The final approach into Montgomery Village, 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

$6.60 one way

$13.20 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.23 $14.45
premium $4.93 $7.72 $15.44
diesel $5.61 $8.79 $17.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.9 0 $4.18 $1.91
Efficient EV 10 0 $3.48 $1.59
EV Truck/SUV 15.9 0 $5.57 $2.55

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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

Pikesville, MD

Evening in Pikesville on Wednesday

Local time

7:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Montgomery Village, MD

Evening in Montgomery Village on Wednesday

Local time

7:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Mount Airy, MD

20 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

19 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

1h 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 Pikesville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD covers 39.8 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Sudbrook Lane, Reisterstown Road, I 695 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.9 miles from Pikesville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.60 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 Pikesville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD is easy. At 1h 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 Pikesville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pikesville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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