Origin
Beltsville, MD
Morning in Beltsville on Sunday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beltsville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beltsville, MD
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Montgomery Village, MD
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Trip Overview
Spanning 26.2 miles, this quick trip from Beltsville to Montgomery Village takes approximately 37 minutes under standard traffic conditions. Since the drive is entirely within the Northeast region of Maryland, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. Budgeting about $4 for fuel will cover your transit across the Capital Beltway and I-270. Because the total duration is so short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or mid-trip hotel stays. This route is a straightforward transition between two suburban Maryland hubs, offering a practical way to connect your starting point to your destination without the hassle of a long-haul journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Capital Beltway | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| Montgomery Village Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Stewartown Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Quince Orchard Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Powder Mill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 11.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beltsville, MD and Montgomery Village, MD.
1
Start on MD 212A
13 ft
·
4 sec
·
Powder Mill Road
2
Turn right onto US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 West: Silver Spring, Baltimore
4
Merge onto I 95; I 495
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Capital Beltway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 270
Exit 35
Toward I 270 North: Frederick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 270
Toward I 270 North
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 11
Toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto MD 124
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Quince Orchard Road
10
Continue on MD 124
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Montgomery Village Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto Stewartown Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Stewartown Road
12
Arrive at destination
Stewartown Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / Baltimore Avenue
Turn right onto US 1 / Baltimore Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 495 / Capital Beltway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
8
11.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 270
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North: Frederick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35
Toward I 270 North: Frederick
7
15.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 270
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 270 North
7
23.2 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.34 one way
$8.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Montgomery Village, MD
Morning in Montgomery Village on Sunday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
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
37m 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 mix of driving styles as you navigate this 26.2-mile connection. With 43% of the journey spent on highways, you will experience a shift from the high-speed flow of the Capital Beltway and I-270 to the more controlled pace of Montgomery Village Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-270, where you will cover 11.3 miles of interstate driving. This is a functional, mixed-profile drive that transitions from major arterial roads into local thoroughfares. While the highway portions provide a swift pace, the final segments require you to adjust to the specific flow of Montgomery Village's road network.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on I 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 early in the drive near US 1 / Baltimore Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Baltimore Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Beltsville, MD and Montgomery Village, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Silver Spring.
Baltimore
1.5 mi in
|
~2m
Silver Spring
2.3 mi in
|
~3m
|
via I 495
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). 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 11.3 miles on I 270. 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: near the start (US 1 / Baltimore Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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