Origin
Montgomery Village, MD
Late night in Montgomery Village on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery Village, MD to Germantown, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
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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Germantown, MD
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Trip Overview
Montgomery Village, MD to Germantown, MD is 7.9 miles and takes about 14 minutes via I 270 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip, ideal for a quick transfer between two points within the Northeast region of Maryland. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a brief taste of interstate travel before transitioning to more local arteries. Given its minimal distance and duration, it’s a straightforward journey with no need for overnight stays or extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Montgomery Village Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Middlebrook Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Great Seneca Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Stewartown Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dawson Farm Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Mill Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Quince Orchard Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 2.4 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery Village, MD and Germantown, MD.
1
Start on Stewartown Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Stewartown Road
2
Turn left onto Montgomery Village Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Montgomery Village Avenue
3
Continue on MD 124
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Quince Orchard Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 270 North
5
Merge onto I 270
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 270
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 13B
Toward Middlebrook Road West
Use the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Middlebrook Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Middlebrook Road
8
Turn left onto MD 119
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Seneca Highway
9
Turn right onto Dawson Farm Road
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Dawson Farm Road
10
Turn right onto Liberty Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Mill Road
11
Turn sharp right
68 ft
·
7 sec
12
Turn right
10 ft
·
0 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 7.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 270 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 270 North
7
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Middlebrook Road West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 13B
Toward Middlebrook Road West
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Dawson Farm Road
Turn right onto Dawson Farm Road
Navigation decision point
6
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.31 one way
$2.62 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Germantown, MD
Late night in Germantown on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
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
14m 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 about 30% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a segment of I 270, the longest stretch of which spans 2.4 miles. This interstate portion provides a taste of faster travel, but it quickly gives way to local roads like Montgomery Village Avenue and Middlebrook Road. Expect a blend of speeds and road types, moving from a more open highway feel to a more connected, local driving experience as you approach your destination.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.4 mi on I 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m 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 2.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (Dawson Farm Road): 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 Germantown, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Middlebrook Road West along the way.
Middlebrook Road West
5.3 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.4 miles on I 270. 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 2.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (Dawson Farm Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield (4 total within detour distance). 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 Germantown, 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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