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Trip from Crofton, 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 2m

Distance

43 mi

69 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
0h 57m ★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m

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

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Downtown Crofton, MD, MD

Crofton, MD

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unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Montgomery Village, MD

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Trip Overview

Connecting Crofton to Montgomery Village is a straightforward 43-mile journey that typically takes about one hour and two minutes. Since the entire trip stays within Maryland's Northeast region, you can easily complete the drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget approximately $7 for fuel, making this a very affordable excursion. You will navigate a mix of major arteries, including the John Hanson Highway, the Capital Beltway, and I-270. Because of the manageable duration, this route is ideal for those who prefer quick, direct travel between these two Maryland hubs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Capital Beltway 16.4 mi 21m
I 270 11.3 mi 15m
John Hanson Highway 6.7 mi 7m
Montgomery Village Avenue 2.2 mi 4m
North West Crain Highway 2.1 mi 3m
Urby Drive 0.5 mi 1m
Stewartown Road 0.4 mi <1m
Defense Highway 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Capital Beltway — 16.4 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Stratton Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Stratton Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto Spring Green Avenue

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Spring Green Avenue
3

At end of road, turn left onto Crofton Parkway

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Crofton Parkway
4

Turn right onto Urby Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Urby Drive
5

Turn left onto Good Hope Drive

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Good Hope Drive
6

Turn right onto MD 450

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Defense Highway
7

Merge onto MD 3; MD 450

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Robert Crain Highway
8

Continue on MD 3; MD 450

2.1 mi · 3 min · North West Crain Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward US 50 West: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto US 50

6.7 mi · 7 min · John Hanson Highway
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 7B Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 7B Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway Use the slight left lane.
13

Merge onto I 95; I 495

6.9 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

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.
15

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.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270

7.7 mi · 10 min · I 270
Toward I 270 North Use the slight right lane.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 11 Toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn straight onto MD 124

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Quince Orchard Road
19

Continue on MD 124

2.2 mi · 4 min · Montgomery Village Avenue
Use the right lane.
20

Turn right onto Stewartown Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Stewartown Road
21

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

22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kemp Mill, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Crofton, 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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 11.7 and 40 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
11.7 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7B Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
8
19.2 mi into trip | ~28m 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
28.7 mi into trip | ~40m 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
32.3 mi into trip | ~45m 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
40 mi into trip | ~56m 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

$7.13 one way

$14.26 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.81 $15.62
premium $4.93 $8.34 $16.68
diesel $5.61 $9.49 $18.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.9 0 $4.52 $2.06
Efficient EV 10.8 0 $3.76 $1.72
EV Truck/SUV 17.2 0 $6.02 $2.75

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Crofton, MD

Late night in Crofton on Sunday

Local time

12:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Montgomery Village, MD

Late night in Montgomery Village on Sunday

Local time

12:17 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

3 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 2m 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 that balances high-speed interstate travel with more technical transitions. While about 27% of your commute is spent on highways, the experience is far from a monotonous interstate grind. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 16.4 miles you spend navigating the Capital Beltway. Prepare for the road’s personality to shift as you move from local corridors onto busier regional thoroughfares. Keeping a close eye on your navigation is essential, as the frequent turns require constant attention to your surroundings.

Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.4 mi on Capital Beltway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 around 11.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 11.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.7 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.

On the drive from Crofton, MD to Montgomery Village, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Silver Spring along the way.

Silver Spring

11.3 mi in | ~17m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 43 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 2m 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 16.4 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: at 11.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.7 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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