Origin
Montgomery Village, MD
Morning in Montgomery Village on Sunday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery Village, MD to Ellicott City, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Ellicott City, MD
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Trip Overview
Montgomery Village, MD to Ellicott City, MD is 31.7 miles and takes about 50m via I 70 and Route 97, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Maryland's Northeast region. The drive offers a mixed experience, transitioning from highway speeds to more local road conditions. It’s a practical option for a quick journey between these two Maryland communities, with a low fuel cost making it an economical choice.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 9.9 mi | 10m |
| Route 97 | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| Sundown Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Brink Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Goshen Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Georgia Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Columbia Pike | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| Baltimore National Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 9.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery Village, MD and Ellicott City, MD.
1
Start on Stewartown Road
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Stewartown Road
2
Turn left onto Goshen Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Goshen Road
3
Continue on Brink Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Brink Road
4
Continue on Sundown Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Sundown Road
5
Turn slight right onto MD 650
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Damascus Road
6
Turn sharp left onto MD 97
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Georgia Avenue
7
Continue on MD 97
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Route 97
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
9
Merge onto I 70; US 40
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 70
Toward Baltimore
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 87A
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto US 29
0.9 mi
·
54 sec
·
Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 24A
Toward US 40 East: Ellicott City
Use the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto US 40
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore National Pike
15
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
16
Continue on Court House Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Court House Drive
17
Turn right onto Ellicott Mills Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ellicott Mills Drive
18
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn sharp right onto Old Columbia Pike
110 ft
·
3 sec
·
Old Columbia Pike
20
Arrive at destination
Old Columbia Pike
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 9.6 and 31.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Turn sharp left onto MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 70; US 40
Merge onto I 70; US 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
27.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
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 87A
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
7
29.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward US 40 East: Ellicott City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 24A
Toward US 40 East: Ellicott City
6
31.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Old Columbia Pike
Turn sharp right onto Old Columbia Pike
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.26 one way
$10.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Ellicott City, MD
Morning in Ellicott City on Sunday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Mount Airy, MD
16 mi in
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
1 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
50m 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 route features a mixed drive profile, with 52% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 9.9 miles on I 70, offering consistent highway speeds. As you progress, the drive incorporates Route 97 and Sundown Road, introducing more varied road conditions and potentially lower speeds. Expect a blend of efficient interstate travel and more localized driving.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 9.6 miles in near MD 97 / Georgia Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 31.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 17.8 miles (I 70; US 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Montgomery Village, MD and Ellicott City, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Washington.
Baltimore
23.1 mi in
|
~37m
|
via I 70
Washington
27.8 mi in
|
~42m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on I 70. 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 Ellicott City, 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 9.6 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 17.8 miles (I 70; US 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ellicott City, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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