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Trip from Mitchellville, 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

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

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

Downtown Mitchellville, MD, MD

Mitchellville, MD

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unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Montgomery Village, MD

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Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Capital Beltway — 18.5 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Mount Oak Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Mount Oak Road
2

Continue on Woodmore Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Woodmore Road
3

Enter roundabout onto Woodmore Road

105 ft · 3 sec · Woodmore Road
4

Continue on Woodmore Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodmore Road
5

Continue on Lottsford Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Lottsford Road
6

Turn right onto MD 202

0.6 mi · 1 min · Landover Road
7

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore
8

Merge onto I 95; I 495

9.0 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

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.
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

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

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Gaithersburg, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kemp Mill, MD

Meal break

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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

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.

5
6.6 mi into trip | ~12m in | I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway

Merge onto I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.6 mi into trip | ~23m 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
25.1 mi into trip | ~36m 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
28.7 mi into trip | ~40m 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
36.5 mi into trip | ~51m 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

$6.55 one way

$13.10 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mitchellville, MD

Late night in Mitchellville on Sunday

Local time

12:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Montgomery Village, MD

Late night in Montgomery Village on Sunday

Local time

12:25 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

25 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

57m 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?

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.

Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.5 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 around 6.6 miles in near I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway.

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 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

6 mi in | ~10m

Silver Spring

15.6 mi in | ~23m | via I 495

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.5 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 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.

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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