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Trip from Montgomery Village, MD to Arbutus, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

55m

Distance

39.9 mi

64 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

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

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unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Montgomery Village, MD

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census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

Arbutus, MD

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Trip Overview

For a quick trip across Maryland, this 39.9-mile journey from Montgomery Village to Arbutus is a straightforward commute that typically takes about 55 minutes. You will primarily utilize the Intercounty Connector, I-95, and Midcounty Highway to navigate between these two Northeast locations. Because the entire route is easily manageable in a single day, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging. You can expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel for the trip, making it a very budget-friendly option. Whether you are heading out for business or a personal errand, this drive offers a practical connection between the two points without unnecessary complications. It is a no-fuss route that gets you where you need to go efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Intercounty Connector 15.9 mi 20m
I 95 12.5 mi 14m
Midcounty Highway 2.5 mi 3m
Goshen Road 1.4 mi 2m
Shady Grove Road 0.8 mi 1m
Hilltop Circle 0.5 mi 2m
Metropolitan Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
Stewartown Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Intercounty Connector — 15.9 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Stewartown Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Stewartown Road
2

Turn right onto Goshen Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Goshen Road
3

Turn left onto MD 124

2.5 mi · 3 min · Midcounty Highway
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto Shady Grove Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Shady Grove Road
5

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward MD 200 Toll East
6

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

16 mi · 20 min · Intercounty Connector
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 19C Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec
Toward MD 198: Konterra Drive
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 50 sec
12

Merge onto I 95

12 mi · 14 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 22 sec
Exit 47A-B Toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Exit 47B Toward MD 166: Catonsville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto MD 166

0.4 mi · 25 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 36 sec
Toward UMBC Campus Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn straight onto UMBC Boulevard

384 ft · 13 sec · UMBC Boulevard
18

Enter roundabout onto UMBC Boulevard

190 ft · 5 sec · UMBC Boulevard
19

Continue on UMBC Boulevard

0.2 mi · 34 sec · UMBC Boulevard
20

Enter roundabout onto Hilltop Circle

116 ft · 3 sec · Hilltop Circle
21

Continue on Hilltop Circle

0.5 mi · 2 min · Hilltop Circle
22

Turn right onto Poplar Avenue

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Poplar Avenue
23

Turn left onto Shelbourne Road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Shelbourne Road
24

Arrive at destination

Shelbourne 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

Catonsville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurel, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20 miles from Montgomery Village, 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 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 21.5 and 37.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
21.5 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 19C Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
6
22.5 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
7
23.4 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
8
37.2 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 47A-B Toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshal...
8
37.5 mi into trip | ~49m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 166: Catonsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 47B Toward MD 166: Catonsville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.61 one way

$13.23 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.24 $14.49
premium $4.93 $7.74 $15.48
diesel $5.61 $8.81 $17.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14 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 12 0 $4.19 $1.92
Efficient EV 10 0 $3.49 $1.60
EV Truck/SUV 16 0 $5.59 $2.55

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 20, 2026

Origin

Montgomery Village, MD

Late night in Montgomery Village on Tuesday

Local time

5:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arbutus, MD

Late night in Arbutus on Tuesday

Local time

5:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

55m 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 as you transition from local roads to high-speed thoroughfares. With 31% of the trip spent on highways, the pace shifts significantly depending on your segment. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 15.9 miles on the Intercounty Connector, which offers a steady flow compared to the more variable traffic patterns found on other parts of the route. The character of the drive changes as you move away from the local Midcounty Highway stretches and merge onto the busier I-95 corridor. It is a functional, hybrid experience that requires you to stay alert as you navigate these varying road types.

31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on Intercounty Connector.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 21.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 18 decision points packed into just 39.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.4 miles: 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 Montgomery Village, MD and Arbutus, MD, road signs point toward Burtonsville and Catonsville.

Burtonsville

21.5 mi in | ~30m

Catonsville

37.2 mi in | ~48m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 39.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on Intercounty Connector. 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 Arbutus, 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 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.4 miles: 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 Arbutus, 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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