Origin
Montgomery Village, MD
Morning in Montgomery Village on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery Village, MD to Travilah, 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
19m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Travilah, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
Montgomery Village, MD to Travilah, MD is 10 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Muddy Branch Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Maryland, traversing familiar local roads without any highway time. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour if you're in the Northeast region. Consider this route when you need a no-fuss connection between these two Maryland communities, emphasizing ease and directness over extensive travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Muddy Branch Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Dufief Mill Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Montgomery Village Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| Travilah Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Frederick Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Stewartown Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Russell Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Muddy Branch Road
— 3.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery Village, MD and Travilah, MD.
1
Start on Stewartown Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Stewartown Road
2
Turn left onto Montgomery Village Avenue
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Montgomery Village Avenue
3
Turn left onto Russell Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Russell Avenue
4
Turn right onto Lakeforest Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lakeforest Boulevard
5
Turn left onto MD 355
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Frederick Avenue
6
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Chestnut Street
7
Continue on Muddy Branch Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Muddy Branch Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Dufief Mill Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Dufief Mill Road
9
Continue on Travilah Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Travilah Road
10
Continue on Travilah Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Travilah Road
11
Arrive at destination
Travilah Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Russell Avenue
Turn left onto Russell Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Lakeforest Boulevard
Turn right onto Lakeforest Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Chestnut Street
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Travilah Road
Enter roundabout onto Travilah Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 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 | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
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
Travilah, MD
Morning in Travilah on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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 is characterized by frequent turns, offering a dynamic local driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating residential and community streets for the entire 10 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.1 miles on Muddy Branch Road, providing a brief period of consistent travel before the next turn. Expect a drive that keeps you engaged with consistent changes in direction, typical of a "turn-heavy local drive" profile.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on Muddy Branch Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near Russell Avenue.
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 19m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (Russell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Lakeforest Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.1 miles on Muddy Branch Road. 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 2.3 miles (Russell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Lakeforest Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield. 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 Travilah, 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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