Origin
Montgomery Village, MD
Late night in Montgomery Village on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery Village, MD to Calverton, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montgomery Village, MD
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Calverton, MD
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Trip Overview
Montgomery Village, MD to Calverton, MD is 21.8 miles and takes about 33m via Intercounty Connector, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland's Northeast region, offering a straightforward local drive for a same-day excursion. It's a convenient route for connecting two points without venturing onto major interstate highways. Expect a relatively quick trip that's easy to fit into a busy schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Intercounty Connector | 13.3 mi | 16m |
| Midcounty Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Briggs Chaney Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Goshen Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Shady Grove Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dunnington Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Stewartown Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Intercounty Connector
— 13.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery Village, MD and Calverton, 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
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Intercounty Connector
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward Briggs Chaney Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto Briggs Chaney Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Briggs Chaney Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto Dunnington Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dunnington Road
10
Arrive at destination
Dunnington Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Goshen Road
Turn right onto Goshen Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MD 124 / Midcounty Highway
Turn left onto MD 124 / Midcounty Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward MD 200 Toll East
Navigation decision point
Toward MD 200 Toll East
7
18.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Briggs Chaney Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 17
Toward Briggs Chaney Road
4
19.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Briggs Chaney Road
Turn right onto Briggs Chaney Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.23 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Calverton, MD
Late night in Calverton 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
33m 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 drive covers 21.8 miles with no highway time, meaning you'll primarily be on local roads. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 13.3 miles on the Intercounty Connector. You'll notice frequent turns as you navigate through local streets and county roads. Expect to merge with local traffic and adjust speeds accordingly.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on Intercounty Connector.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Goshen Road.
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 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Goshen Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (MD 124 / Midcounty Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on Intercounty Connector. 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: at 0.3 miles (Goshen Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (MD 124 / Midcounty Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Calverton, 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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