Origin
Montgomery Village, MD
Late night in Montgomery Village on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery Village, MD to White Oak, 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
30m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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White Oak, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Montgomery Village to White Oak, you are looking at a straightforward 19.7-mile commute across Maryland. The drive typically takes about 30 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical trip that stays entirely within the Northeast region. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, you can expect a very predictable travel experience. It is a practical connection that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity or long-distance fatigue.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Intercounty Connector | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Midcounty Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Goshen Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Shady Grove Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Stewartown Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lockwood Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Intercounty Connector
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery Village, MD and White Oak, 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
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Intercounty Connector
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 13
Toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
361 ft
·
8 sec
Toward MD 650 South: White Oak
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto MD 650
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Lockwood Drive
499 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lockwood Drive
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right
387 ft
·
31 sec
12
Turn right
137 ft
·
9 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 15.7 and 19.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
15.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
8
16 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 650 South: White Oak
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MD 650 South: White Oak
5
19.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Lockwood Drive
Turn right onto Lockwood Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
19.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.27 one way
$6.53 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
White Oak, MD
Late night in White Oak on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
2 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
30m 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 keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will navigate primarily via Goshen Road, Midcounty Highway, and Shady Grove Road, as this route features a 0% highway share. Because you are avoiding major interstates entirely, the pace remains steady and focused on local infrastructure. The road character is consistent, lacking any long, monotonous stretches, which means you should stay alert for frequent turns. It is a functional, technical drive that requires your full attention on navigating the local road network.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 15.7 miles in.
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 19.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (Lockwood Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 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 White Oak, 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 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (Lockwood Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at White Oak, 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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