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Trip from Rockville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

15m

Distance

8.9 mi

14 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m

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

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Downtown Rockville, MD, MD

Rockville, 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 Rockville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD covers 8.9 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 270, Montgomery Village Avenue, West Montgomery Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.6 miles on I 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.48 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

4.4 miles from Rockville, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Rockville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD covers 8.9 miles and takes about 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

456 ft 352 ft

Total Climb

102 ft

Total Descent

171 ft

Highest Point

456 ft

Elevation Range

104 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Montgomery Avenue.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Montgomery Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Montgomery Avenue

Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 270 North: Frederick

Navigation decision point

Toward I 270 North: Frederick
6
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 270

Merge onto I 270 toward I 270 North

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 270 North
7
5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 11 Toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
3
8.5 mi into trip | ~14m in | Stewartown Road

Turn right onto Stewartown Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 270 4.6 mi 6m
Montgomery Village Avenue 2.2 mi 4m
West Montgomery Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Stewartown Road 0.4 mi <1m
Quince Orchard Road 0.2 mi <1m
West Jefferson Street <0.1 mi <1m
South Washington Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 270 — 4.6 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Washington Street

63 ft · 8 sec · South Washington Street
2

Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

0.2 mi · 28 sec · West Montgomery Avenue
3

Turn straight onto MD 28

290 ft · 10 sec · West Jefferson Street
4

Continue on MD 28

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Montgomery Avenue
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 270 North: Frederick
6

Merge onto I 270

4.6 mi · 6 min · I 270
Toward I 270 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 11 Toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn straight onto MD 124

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Quince Orchard Road
9

Continue on MD 124

2.2 mi · 4 min · Montgomery Village Avenue
Use the right lane.
10

Turn right onto Stewartown Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Stewartown Road
11

Arrive at destination

Stewartown Road

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 4.4 miles from Rockville, MD, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.6 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 8.9 miles or 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 4.4 miles or 7m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 12m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Rockville, MD.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Rockville, MD

This is one driving day of about 8.9 miles and 15m.

At 8.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 270 for about 4.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.4 mi from Rockville, MD · 7m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Gaithersburg, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 8.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gaithersburg, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.4 miles from Rockville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Montgomery Village, MD

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Montgomery Village, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.48 one way

$2.95 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.62 $3.23
premium $4.93 $1.73 $3.45
diesel $5.61 $1.97 $3.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.7 0 $0.93 $0.43
Efficient EV 2.2 0 $0.78 $0.36
EV Truck/SUV 3.6 0 $1.25 $0.57

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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 13, 2026

Origin

Rockville, MD

Night in Rockville on Wednesday

Local time

11:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:18AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:43PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Montgomery Village, MD

Night in Montgomery Village on Wednesday

Local time

11:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:18AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:43PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

15m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Rockville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD covers 8.9 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, Montgomery Village Avenue, West Montgomery Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 miles from Rockville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.48 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 is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Montgomery Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rockville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 352 ft to 456 ft elevation with about 102 ft of total climbing.

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