Origin
Rossville, MD
Evening in Rossville on Wednesday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rossville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
53.7 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rossville, MD
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Montgomery Village, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rossville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Intercounty Connector, Pulaski Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.90 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
26.9 miles from Rossville, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Rossville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m, 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 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.5 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 95 South: Washington
6
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
31.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward MD 200 Toll West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31B
Toward MD 200 Toll West
5
32.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
MD 200 Toll / Intercounty Connector
Merge onto MD 200 Toll / Intercounty Connector
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
49.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg
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 2
Toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Rossville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Gaithersburg along the way.
Gaithersburg
49.1 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 28.1 mi | 34m |
| Intercounty Connector | 15.7 mi | 19m |
| Pulaski Highway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Goshen Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| South Frederick Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Summit Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| I 370 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Stewartown Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 28.1 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossville, MD and Montgomery Village, MD.
1
Start on US 40
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Pulaski Highway
2
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 95 South: Washington
3
Merge onto I 95
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
24 mi
·
29 min
·
I 95
Use the slight right lane.
5
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31B
Toward MD 200 Toll West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Intercounty Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on MD 200 Toll
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Intercounty Connector
Exit 8A
8
Continue on I 370
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 370
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 2
Toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto MD 355
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Frederick Road
11
Continue on MD 355
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Frederick Avenue
12
Turn right onto South Summit Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Summit Avenue
13
Continue on Goshen Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Goshen Road
14
Turn left onto Stewartown Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Stewartown Road
15
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 26.9 miles from Rossville, MD, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.1 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 12 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.9 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montgomery Village, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Rossville, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rossville, MD
This is one driving day of about 53.7 miles and 1h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Rossville, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 28.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.9 mi from Rossville, MD · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Rossville, 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
$8.90 one way
$17.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.41 | $20.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Montgomery Village, MD
Evening in Montgomery Village on Wednesday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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 13m 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 Rossville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Intercounty Connector, Pulaski Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.9 miles from Rossville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.90 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 53.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.5 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Rossville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Gaithersburg along the way.
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