Origin
Parole, MD
Late night in Parole on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parole, MD to Montgomery Village, 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
1h 7m
Distance
49.8 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
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.
Parole, MD
Mikhail Nilov
Montgomery Village, MD
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Parole to Montgomery Village covers 49.8 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes. This short distance makes it a perfect one-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel to complete the journey. The route transitions through the Northeast region of Maryland, moving from the Parole area toward Montgomery Village. Because the drive is relatively brief, it offers the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule permits. It is a straightforward transit that serves as an efficient way to connect these two Maryland communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Highway | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| Capital Beltway | 16.4 mi | 21m |
| I 270 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Montgomery Village Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| West Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Stewartown Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Quince Orchard Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hicks Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Hanson Highway
— 16.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parole, MD and Montgomery Village, MD.
1
Start on Hicks Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Hicks Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto MD 450
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Merge onto US 50; US 301
17 mi
·
19 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 7B
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7B
Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 95; I 495
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 270
Exit 35
Toward I 270 North: Frederick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 270
Toward I 270 North
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 11
Toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto MD 124
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Quince Orchard Road
13
Continue on MD 124
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Montgomery Village Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto Stewartown Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Stewartown Road
15
Arrive at destination
Stewartown Road
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 24.9 miles from Parole, 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 1.1 and 39.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington
9
18.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7B
Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
8
26 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 495 / Capital Beltway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
8
35.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
I 270
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North: Frederick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35
Toward I 270 North: Frederick
7
39.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
I 270
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 270 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.26 one way
$16.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.04 | $18.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Montgomery Village, MD
Late night in Montgomery Village on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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 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 balances highway efficiency with suburban navigation. You will spend about 23 percent of the trip on highways, utilizing the John Hanson Highway, the Capital Beltway, and I-270. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 16.8-mile stretch along the John Hanson Highway. As you transition between these major arteries, the rhythm of the drive shifts from high-speed interstate travel to more technical, localized road segments. Staying alert through these transitions is key to managing the varied nature of the road.
Only 23% 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: 16.8 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 1.1 miles in.
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 49.8 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 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Parole, MD to Montgomery Village, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Silver Spring along the way.
Silver Spring
18 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 49.8 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 16.8 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 Montgomery Village, 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 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Montgomery Village, 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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