Origin
College Park, MD
Morning in College Park on Sunday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from College Park, 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
41m
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 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
College Park, MD
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Montgomery Village, MD
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Trip Overview
Spanning 26.2 miles, this drive from College Park to Montgomery Village is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 41 minutes. Because it is a short, single-day excursion, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or heavy travel planning. Budgeting around $4 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical commute within the Northeast region of Maryland. You will navigate a mix of local roads like Adelphi Road and major arteries, including the Capital Beltway and I-270. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that works perfectly for a quick transition between these two Maryland hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Capital Beltway | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| Adelphi Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Montgomery Village Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Mowatt Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Knox Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Campus Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Stewartown Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 11.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park, MD and Montgomery Village, MD.
1
Start on Knox Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Knox Road
2
Turn right onto Mowatt Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mowatt Lane
3
Enter roundabout onto Campus Drive
172 ft
·
5 sec
·
Campus Drive
4
Continue on Campus Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Campus Drive
5
Turn right onto Adelphi Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Adelphi Road
6
Turn right onto MD 650
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
New Hampshire Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 495: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring, Baltimore, College Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 495
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 270
Toward I 270 North
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 11
Toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto MD 124
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Quince Orchard Road
14
Continue on MD 124
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Montgomery Village Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto Stewartown Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Stewartown Road
16
Arrive at destination
Stewartown Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 495: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring, Baltimore, College Park
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 495: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring,...
8
4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Silver Sp...
8
11.9 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
|
~24m 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
|
~35m 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
10:27 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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 that transitions from local surface streets to high-speed interstate travel. With roughly 43% of your journey spent on highways, you will encounter a variety of traffic patterns throughout the 26.2-mile distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-270, where you will cover 11.3 miles of the trip. While the initial portions of the drive involve navigating local roads, the pace picks up significantly once you merge onto the larger highways. It is a functional drive that balances the stop-and-go nature of local corridors with the efficiency of major regional thoroughfares.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 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?
9/10
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 3.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 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 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles: 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 College Park, MD and Montgomery Village, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring and Baltimore.
Silver Spring
3.8 mi in
|
~9m
Baltimore
3.8 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m 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.
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: at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles: 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. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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