How far is Ellicott City, MD from Montgomery Village, MD?
The driving distance from Ellicott City, MD to Montgomery Village, MD is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellicott City and Montgomery Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellicott City and Montgomery Village.
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Start on Old Columbia Pike
34 m · 13 sec · Old Columbia Pike
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
1060 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ellicott Mills Drive
2709 ft · 1 min · Ellicott Mills Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Court House Drive
1079 ft · 22 sec · Court House Drive
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Continue on Rogers Avenue
2215 ft · 47 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Turn left onto Baltimore National Pike
2286 ft · 54 sec · Baltimore National Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 North: Frederick
2419 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
1.6 km · 1 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1579 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 97: Westminster, Cooksville, Glenwood, Olney
2466 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 97 South: Cooksville, Glenwood, Olney
48 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Route 97 South
7 mi · 11 min · Route 97 South
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Continue on Georgia Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Damascus Road
1 km · 57 sec · Damascus Road
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Turn slight left onto Sundown Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Sundown Road
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Continue on Brink Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Brink Road
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Turn left onto Goshen Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Goshen Road
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Turn right onto Stewartown Road
1747 ft · 48 sec · Stewartown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stewartown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellicott City and Montgomery Village.
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.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
10 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Ellicott City and Partly Cloudy near Montgomery Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ellicott City to Montgomery Village?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Ellicott City and 16.1 miles from Montgomery Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ellicott City and Partly Cloudy near Montgomery Village.
Stop Ideas Near Sykesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sykesville.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellicott City and Montgomery Village. Straight-line distance: 22.15 mi (35.65 km).
#1 Ellicott City
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 65,834 |
| Coordinates | 39.2673300, -76.7983100 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montgomery Village
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 32,032 |
| Coordinates | 39.1767700, -77.1952600 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montgomery Village (-77.19526, 39.17677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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