Origin
Eldersburg, MD
Morning in Eldersburg on Sunday
Local time
7:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eldersburg, 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
47m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eldersburg, MD
Jonathan Borba
Montgomery Village, MD
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Trip Overview
Eldersburg, MD to Montgomery Village, MD is 25 miles and takes about 47m via Route 97, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Maryland's Northeast region. With a relatively short duration, it's ideal for a single-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. The route offers a mixed driving experience, so you won't be stuck on a monotonous highway for the entire journey. Plan this trip for a day when you want a simple, efficient transit between these two points without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 97 | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| Sundown Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Forsythe Road | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| Brink Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Sykesville Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Goshen Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Georgia Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Route 97
— 7.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eldersburg, MD and Montgomery Village, MD.
1
Start on this road
47 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
150 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn uturn onto MD 32
342 ft
·
20 sec
·
Sykesville Road
4
Continue on MD 32
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Sykesville Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto MD 851
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
At end of road, turn left onto MD 851
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on West Friendship Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Friendship Road
8
Turn right onto Forsythe Road
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Forsythe Road
9
Continue on Old Frederick Road
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Old Frederick Road
10
Turn left onto MD 97
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Route 97
11
Continue on MD 97
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Georgia Avenue
12
Turn sharp right onto MD 650
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Damascus Road
13
Turn slight left onto Sundown Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Sundown Road
14
Continue on Brink Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Brink Road
15
Turn left onto Goshen Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Goshen Road
16
Turn right onto Stewartown Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Stewartown Road
17
Arrive at destination
Stewartown Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.4 — 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 32 / Sykesville Road
Turn uturn onto MD 32 / Sykesville Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MD 851 / Springfield Avenue
Turn right onto MD 851 / Springfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MD 851 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto MD 851 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
MD 650 / Damascus Road
Turn sharp right onto MD 650 / Damascus Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 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 | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
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
7:39 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
5 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
47m 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?
This 25-mile trip features a mixed drive profile, with about 30% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter stretches on Route 97, Sundown Road, and Forsythe Road, offering a varied driving experience. The longest uninterrupted segment is approximately 7.5 miles on Route 97, providing a consistent pace before transitions. Expect a combination of quicker highway sections and more localized road segments as you progress towards Montgomery Village. The drive should feel manageable, not overly demanding, allowing you to enjoy the changing scenery without intense focus.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on Route 97.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (MD 32 / Sykesville Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.3 miles (MD 851 / Springfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.5 miles on Route 97. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: Navigation decision point; near the start (MD 32 / Sykesville Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.3 miles (MD 851 / Springfield Avenue): 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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