Origin
Mitchellville, MD
Late night in Mitchellville on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
39.5 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mitchellville, MD
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Montgomery Village, MD
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This 39.5-mile drive from Mitchellville, MD to Montgomery Village, MD is a straightforward, 57-minute local journey. With no highway driving involved, it's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring just one day to complete. Expect to spend around $7 on fuel for this route. The drive primarily utilizes Woodmore Road, Lottsford Road, and Landover Road, offering a practical way to navigate between these two points within Maryland's Northeast region. It's a reliable option for getting from point A to point B without the complexities of major highway systems.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 18.5 mi | 24m |
| I 270 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Woodmore Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Montgomery Village Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Lottsford Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Mount Oak Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Landover Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Stewartown Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mitchellville, MD and Montgomery Village, MD.
Start on Mount Oak Road
Continue on Woodmore Road
Enter roundabout onto Woodmore Road
Continue on Woodmore Road
Continue on Lottsford Road
Turn right onto MD 202
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95; I 495
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
Take the exit
Turn straight onto MD 124
Continue on MD 124
Turn right onto Stewartown Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Mitchellville, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.6 and 36.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North: Frederick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.55 one way
$13.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Mitchellville on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Montgomery Village on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Prepare for a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, characterized by its lack of highway travel and its reliance on local roads. The 0% highway share means you'll be navigating a series of roads like Woodmore Road, Lottsford Road, and Landover Road, with frequent turns and intersections. There isn't a notably long uninterrupted stretch, so you'll be actively engaged with the road conditions throughout the 57-minute journey. The road's character remains consistently local, offering a direct, though turn-filled, connection between Mitchellville and Montgomery Village.
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 6.6 miles in near I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway.
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 8 decision points packed into just 39.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.1 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mitchellville, MD and Montgomery Village, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Silver Spring.
Baltimore
Silver Spring
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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.
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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