Origin
Montgomery Village, MD
Late night in Montgomery Village on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery Village, MD to Parole, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
50.4 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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Parole, MD
Mikhail Nilov
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Montgomery Village to Parole, expect a manageable 50.4-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, it is a cost-effective way to navigate between these two Maryland locations. You will spend your time traversing the Northeast region, utilizing a combination of I-270, the Capital Beltway, and the John Hanson Highway. Because the travel time is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule around local traffic patterns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Highway | 17.4 mi | 20m |
| Capital Beltway | 16.3 mi | 21m |
| I 270 | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Montgomery Village Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| West Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Quince Orchard Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Stewartown Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Hanson Highway
— 17.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery Village, MD and Parole, 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
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Quince Orchard Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 270 South: Washington
5
Merge onto I 270
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 270
Toward I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
Merge onto I 495
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 19A
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 50
17 mi
·
20 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 23
Toward MD 450: Parole
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
201 ft
·
10 sec
Toward MD 450 East: Annapolis, Riva Road, Parole
13
Turn left onto MD 450
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Hicks Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hicks Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Hicks Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 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 5.4 and 49.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 270
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 270
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
7
31 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19A
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
7
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward MD 450: Parole
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23
Toward MD 450: Parole
7
49.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 450 East: Annapolis, Riva Road, Parole
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MD 450 East: Annapolis, Riva Road, Parol...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.36 one way
$16.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.77 | $19.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Parole, MD
Late night in Parole on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 7m 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 between major thoroughfares and busy metropolitan corridors. Only 19% of this trip is dedicated to highway travel, so prepare for a fair amount of navigation through suburban infrastructure rather than open road cruising. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 17.4-mile segment along the John Hanson Highway. As you progress from the start in Montgomery Village toward Parole, the character of the road shifts, requiring you to remain alert through various interchanges. It is a functional drive that prioritizes directness over scenic isolation, so keep your focus on the road as you merge between the different segments.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on John Hanson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near I 270.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 5.4 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Parole, MD, road signs begin pointing toward College Park along the way.
College Park
12 mi in
|
~18m
|
via I 270
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 50.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m 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 17.4 miles on John Hanson Highway. 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 Parole, 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 5.4 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Parole, 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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