How far is Arbutus, MD from Montgomery Village, MD?

The driving distance from Arbutus, MD to Montgomery Village, MD is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.46 mi
00h 55m
Flight
27.05 mi
43.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.05 mi
Kilometers
43.54 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.46 mi
Kilometers
63.51 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery Village
Sat, Apr 11, 10:21 PM EDT
Return by in Arbutus
Sat, Apr 11, 11:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arbutus
2026-04-11T21:25
Arrive Montgomery Village
Sat, Apr 11, 10:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arbutus
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Calverton
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Arbutus
19.7 mi
00h 27m
To Montgomery Village
19.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arbutus and Montgomery Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arbutus and Montgomery Village.

  1. 1

    Start on Shelbourne Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Shelbourne Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sulphur Spring Road

    2244 ft · 1 min · Sulphur Spring Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Selford Road

    946 ft · 19 sec · Selford Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Rolling Road

    1038 ft · 21 sec · South Rolling Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East

    122 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 195 East

    652 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    1 km · 41 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington

    2757 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Intercounty Connector

  12. 12

    Continue on Intercounty Connector

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Intercounty Connector

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2718 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Frederick Road

    1160 ft · 27 sec · Frederick Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Frederick Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Frederick Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Summit Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Summit Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Goshen Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Stewartown Road

    1747 ft · 48 sec · Stewartown Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stewartown Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arbutus and Montgomery Village.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Intercounty Connector
16.2 mi · 41%
I 95 South
15.3 mi · 39%
Goshen Road
1.85 mi · 5%
South Frederick Avenue
1.02 mi · 3%
MD 200 Toll West
0.92 mi · 2%
South Summit Avenue
0.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

14.7 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calverton
00h 27m from Arbutus
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arbutus and Sunny near Montgomery Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arbutus to Montgomery Village?

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Calverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Arbutus and 19.8 miles from Montgomery Village.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arbutus and Sunny near Montgomery Village.

Stop Ideas Near Calverton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Calverton and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Calverton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

18 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

19 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arbutus and Montgomery Village. Straight-line distance: 27.05 mi (43.54 km).

Arbutus

#1 Arbutus

Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

Population20,483
Coordinates39.2545500, -76.6999700
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Montgomery Village

#2 Montgomery Village

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population32,032
Coordinates39.1767700, -77.1952600
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Arbutus (-76.69997, 39.25455)
End: Montgomery Village (-77.19526, 39.17677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.27 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
2.78 gal · 10.54 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.39 $12.79
Premium $4.95 $6.89 $13.77
Diesel $5.98 $8.31 $16.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Arbutus and Montgomery Village. The current time is 21:25:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.