Origin
Montgomery Village, MD
Late night in Montgomery Village on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery Village, MD to Colesville, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Colesville, MD
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Trip Overview
Montgomery Village, MD to Colesville, MD is 16.9 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Intercounty Connector, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip connecting two points within the Northeast region of Maryland. Expect a local drive with several turns, making it ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour if you have extra time. Given its brevity, you can easily complete this journey in a single day without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Intercounty Connector | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Midcounty Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Goshen Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Shady Grove Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Stewartown Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Randolph Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Intercounty Connector
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery Village, MD and Colesville, 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
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Intercounty Connector
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 13
Toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
361 ft
·
8 sec
Toward MD 650 South: White Oak
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto MD 650
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
East Randolph Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 16 — 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
8
15.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
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 13
Toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
8
16 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 650 South: White Oak
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MD 650 South: White Oak
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Colesville, MD
Late night in Colesville on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 is characterized by its turn-heavy local nature, with no highway driving involved. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 10.2 miles along the Intercounty Connector. As you navigate, you'll be on a mix of local roads like Midcounty Highway and Goshen Road, requiring your attention for frequent changes in direction. It's less about steady cruising and more about actively managing your path through suburban Maryland.
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: 10.2 mi on Intercounty Connector.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Goshen Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.9 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Montgomery Village, MD to Colesville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward White Oak along the way.
White Oak
15.7 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 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 Colesville, 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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