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

The driving distance from Crofton, MD to Montgomery Village, MD is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
43.04 mi
01h 02m
Flight
29.79 mi
47.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.79 mi
Kilometers
47.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.04 mi
Kilometers
69.26 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery Village
Sun, Apr 12, 1:43 AM EDT
Return by in Crofton
Sun, Apr 12, 2:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crofton
2026-04-12T00:41
Arrive Montgomery Village
Sun, Apr 12, 1:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crofton
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
Hillandale
MD

Census-designated place Maryland, United States

From Crofton
21.5 mi
00h 31m
To Montgomery Village
21.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stratton Road

    1581 ft · 1 min · Stratton Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Green Avenue

    1050 ft · 52 sec · Spring Green Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crofton Parkway

    642 ft · 19 sec · Crofton Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Urby Drive

    2623 ft · 1 min · Urby Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Good Hope Drive

    616 ft · 21 sec · Good Hope Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Defense Highway

    1612 ft · 36 sec · Defense Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Robert Crain Highway

    1141 ft · 20 sec · Robert Crain Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North West Crain Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North West Crain Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West: Washington

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · John Hanson Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    2347 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

    3221 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue

    1458 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Quince Orchard Road

    1025 ft · 19 sec · Quince Orchard Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Montgomery Village Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Montgomery Village Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Stewartown Road

    1957 ft · 54 sec · Stewartown Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stewartown Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crofton 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
16.4 mi · 38%
I 270 North
11.3 mi · 26%
John Hanson Highway
6.67 mi · 15%
Montgomery Village Avenue
2.16 mi · 5%
North West Crain Highway
2.06 mi · 5%
US 50 West
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

9.52 mi · 00h 12m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillandale
00h 31m from Crofton
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Crofton and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Hillandale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Crofton and 21.6 miles from Montgomery Village.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hillandale

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 Hillandale and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.1 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 7.8 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
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 3.3 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 Hillandale.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

12 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

15 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

16 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crofton and Montgomery Village. Straight-line distance: 29.79 mi (47.95 km).

Crofton

#1 Crofton

Census place in Maryland, USA

Population27,348
Coordinates39.0017800, -76.6874700
Altitude30
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: Crofton (-76.68747, 39.00178)
End: Montgomery Village (-77.19526, 39.17677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.75 L · about $6.21
Round trip
$12.42
3.04 gal · 11.5 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.21 $12.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.95 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $5.98 $9.09 $18.18

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 Crofton and Montgomery Village. The current time is 00:41:01.

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.