Trip from Takoma Park, MD to Montgomery Village, MD

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Drive Time

35m

Distance

21.7 mi

35 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 33m ★

6 AM

0h 36m

8 AM

0h 42m

10 AM

0h 38m

12 PM

0h 37m

3 PM

0h 38m

5 PM

0h 41m

8 PM

0h 34m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Takoma Park, MD to Montgomery Village, MD covers 21.7 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Burlington Avenue, Georgia Avenue, I 495 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.60 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

10.9 miles from Takoma Park, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 21.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Burlington Avenue 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 Takoma Park, MD to Montgomery Village, MD is easy. At 35m 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 Takoma Park, MD to Montgomery Village, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Burlington Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Georgia Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 495 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Capital Beltway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 270 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
MD 117	Unavailable	Refreshing
MD 124 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Quince Orchard Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Burlington Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Philadelphia Avenue

1.1 mi · 3 min · Philadelphia Avenue

2

Continue on Burlington Avenue

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Burlington Avenue

3

Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

2.1 mi · 4 min · Georgia Avenue

4

Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia

0.1 mi · 15 sec · I 495 West: Northern Virginia

5

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

3.9 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway

6

Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 270 North: Frederick

7

Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

7.0 mi · 9 min · I 270 North

8

Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road

0.2 mi · 16 sec · MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road

9

Merge slight right

0.5 mi · 42 sec

10

Take the exit slight right toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue

0.3 mi · 38 sec · MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue

11

Turn straight onto Quince Orchard Road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Quince Orchard Road

12

Continue on Montgomery Village Avenue

2.2 mi · 4 min · Montgomery Village Avenue

13

Turn right onto Stewartown Road

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Stewartown Road

14

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 10.9 miles from Takoma Park, MD, or about 17m 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 21.7 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 10.9 miles or 17m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 30m

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 Takoma Park, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Takoma Park, MD

This is one driving day of about 21.7 miles and 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Takoma Park, MD.

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

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.9 mi from Takoma Park, MD · 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Bethesda, MD

11 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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Bethesda, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.9 miles from Takoma Park, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Montgomery Village, MD.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.60 one way

$7.20 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$3.94	$7.88
premium	$4.93	$4.21	$8.42
diesel	$5.61	$4.79	$9.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.5	$2.28	$1.04
Efficient EV	5.4	$1.90	$0.87
EV Truck/SUV	8.7	$3.04	$1.39

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Takoma Park, MD

Morning in Takoma Park on Wednesday

Local time

11:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Montgomery Village, MD

Morning in Montgomery Village on Wednesday

Local time

11:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

1 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

35m 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 Takoma Park, MD to Montgomery Village, MD covers 21.7 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Burlington Avenue, Georgia Avenue, I 495 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 10.9 miles from Takoma Park, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.60 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 Takoma Park, MD to Montgomery Village, MD is easy. At 35m 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 Takoma Park, MD to Montgomery Village, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Takoma Park, MD to Montgomery Village, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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