Origin
Camp Springs, MD
Late night in Camp Springs on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camp Springs, 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
1h
Distance
42.4 mi
68 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camp Springs, MD
Mac DeStroir
Montgomery Village, MD
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Trip Overview
This 42.4-mile drive from Camp Springs, MD to Montgomery Village, MD is a straightforward, one-day trip that should take about 1 hour to complete. You'll primarily be navigating on the Capital Beltway and I-270, with some local road sections via Allentown Road, making for a 27% highway experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, this is an economical option. The route is characterized by numerous turns, suggesting a local feel rather than a pure interstate journey. Given its short distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 25.6 mi | 33m |
| I 270 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Allentown Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Montgomery Village Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Stewartown Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Quince Orchard Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 25.6 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camp Springs, MD and Montgomery Village, MD.
1
Start on this road
36 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
22 ft
·
4 sec
3
Turn left onto Allentown Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Allentown Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
5
Merge onto I 95; I 495
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
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.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 270
Toward I 270 North
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 11
Toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto MD 124
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Quince Orchard Road
11
Continue on MD 124
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Montgomery Village Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto Stewartown Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Stewartown Road
13
Arrive at destination
Stewartown Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Camp Springs, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Allentown Road
Turn left onto Allentown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
18.6 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
28.1 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
31.7 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
39.4 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
$7.03 one way
$14.06 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.22 | $16.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Montgomery Village on Sunday
Local time
12:26 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
2 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 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 42.4-mile journey. While 27% of your travel will be on highways like the Capital Beltway and I-270, the overall feel is more about navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.6 miles on the Capital Beltway, offering a period of consistent driving before you transition back to more frequent turns. This mix means you'll experience both faster highway speeds and slower, more involved local driving, requiring your attention to be adjusted throughout the trip.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.6 mi on Capital Beltway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Allentown Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Allentown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.1 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 Camp Springs, MD and Montgomery Village, MD, road signs point toward College Park and Silver Spring.
College Park
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
Silver Spring
18.6 mi in
|
~26m
|
via I 495
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 42.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.6 miles on Capital Beltway. 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 (Allentown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.1 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield. 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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