Origin
Montgomery Village, MD
Morning in Montgomery Village on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery Village, MD to Crofton, 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
1h 2m
Distance
39.9 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
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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Crofton, MD
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Trip Overview
Spanning 39.9 miles through Maryland, this trip from Montgomery Village to Crofton is a straightforward excursion that takes approximately 1 hour and 2 minutes to complete. Because the duration is quite short, you can easily handle this as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will rely on a combination of the Intercounty Connector, Laurel Bowie Road, and Annapolis Road to navigate between these two Northeast locations. Budgeting about $7 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. This route is ideal if you are looking for a practical, efficient connection across the region rather than a leisurely sightseeing tour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Intercounty Connector | 17.2 mi | 21m |
| Laurel Bowie Road | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| Annapolis Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Midcounty Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Goshen Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Contee Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Robert Crain Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Intercounty Connector
— 17.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery Village, MD and Crofton, 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
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Intercounty Connector
7
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 200 Toll
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
MD 200 Toll
Toward US 1 North: Laurel
Use the slight left lane.
8
Turn straight onto US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
9
Turn right onto Contee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Contee Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto MD 197
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Laurel Bowie Road
11
Turn left onto MD 450
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Annapolis Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto MD 3; MD 450
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North East Crain Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on MD 3; MD 450
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Crain Highway
14
Take the exit onto Clubhouse Gate Road
0.1 mi
·
42 sec
·
Clubhouse Gate Road
15
Turn right onto Crofton Parkway
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Crofton Parkway
16
Turn left onto Spring Green Avenue
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Spring Green Avenue
17
Turn right onto Stratton Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Stratton Road
18
Arrive at destination
Stratton Road
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 34.8 — 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.
7
22.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
MD 200 Toll
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 200 Toll toward US 1 North: Laurel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 1 North: Laurel
5
23.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Contee Road
Turn right onto Contee Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
34.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
MD 450 / Annapolis Road
Turn left onto MD 450 / Annapolis Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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.
Destination
Crofton, MD
Morning in Crofton on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
3 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
1h 2m 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 turn-heavy local drive that transitions from high-speed corridors to more nuanced surface streets. The route is entirely highway-based, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time focused on traffic flow rather than scenic cruising. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Intercounty Connector, which lasts for 17.2 miles. As you move away from the initial highway segments, the character of the drive shifts into more technical local navigating. It is a functional journey that prioritizes getting you to your destination quickly rather than offering a relaxing interstate grind.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on Intercounty Connector.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 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
6/10
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 39.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 22.8 miles (MD 200 Toll): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 39.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m 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 17.2 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 Crofton, 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 0.3 miles (Goshen Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (MD 124 / Midcounty Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles (MD 200 Toll): 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 Crofton, 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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