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Trip from Arbutus, MD to Montgomery Village, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

55m

Distance

39.5 mi

64 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

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

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census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

Arbutus, MD

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unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Montgomery Village, MD

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transition between Arbutus and Montgomery Village, this 39.5-mile journey is an efficient way to cross Maryland. You can easily complete the trip in about 55 minutes, making it a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $7 for fuel will cover your transit across the Northeast region. Because the drive is relatively short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are heading out for work or visiting friends, the route remains practical and manageable for any driver.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Intercounty Connector 15.7 mi 19m
I 95 14.7 mi 17m
Goshen Road 1.9 mi 4m
South Frederick Avenue 1 mi 2m
South Summit Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Shelbourne Road 0.7 mi 2m
Metropolitan Boulevard 0.6 mi <1m
I 370 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Intercounty Connector — 15.7 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Shelbourne Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Shelbourne Road
2

Turn right onto Sulphur Spring Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Sulphur Spring Road
3

Turn right onto Selford Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Selford Road
4

Continue on South Rolling Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · South Rolling Road
5

Take the ramp

399 ft · 9 sec
Toward I 195 East
6

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · this road
Toward I 195 East
7

Merge onto MD 166

0.6 mi · 41 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 4B Toward I 95 South: Washington Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 95

15 mi · 17 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 31B Toward MD 200 Toll West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

9.5 mi · 11 min · Intercounty Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on MD 200 Toll

6.2 mi · 7 min · Intercounty Connector
Exit 8A
13

Continue on I 370

0.5 mi · 41 sec · I 370
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 2 Toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn right onto MD 355

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Frederick Road
16

Continue on MD 355

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Frederick Avenue
17

Turn right onto South Summit Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Summit Avenue
18

Continue on Goshen Road

1.9 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road
19

Turn left onto Stewartown Road

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Stewartown Road
20

Arrive at destination

Stewartown Road

Where to Stop

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

census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, Suburb of Washington DC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kemp Mill, 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 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kemp Mill, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Arbutus, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 34.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Washington

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4B Toward I 95 South: Washington
5
2.9 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.6 mi into trip | ~23m 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
18.6 mi into trip | ~24m 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
34.8 mi into trip | ~44m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.55 one way

$13.10 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.17 $14.34
premium $4.93 $7.66 $15.32
diesel $5.61 $8.72 $17.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 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 $4.15 $1.90
Efficient EV 9.9 0 $3.46 $1.58
EV Truck/SUV 15.8 0 $5.53 $2.53

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 20, 2026

Origin

Arbutus, MD

Morning in Arbutus on Tuesday

Local time

7:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Montgomery Village, MD

Morning in Montgomery Village on Tuesday

Local time

7:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

Very similar conditions

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

Road read

55m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from major interstates to local roads. You will spend roughly 39% of your time on highways, with a significant 15.7-mile stretch occurring on the Intercounty Connector. The route begins with the heavy traffic flow of I-95 before shifting into the more localized feel of Goshen Road. This combination keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind, as you move from high-speed arterial roads into suburban surface streets. Navigating these varied road types keeps the pace steady throughout the entire 55-minute duration.

39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.7 mi on Intercounty Connector.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 2.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 39.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Arbutus, MD to Montgomery Village, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Gaithersburg along the way.

Gaithersburg

34.8 mi in | ~44m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.7 miles on Intercounty Connector. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Montgomery Village, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Montgomery Village, MD before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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