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

The driving distance from Ferndale, MD to Montgomery Village, MD is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.5 mi
01h 01m
Flight
29.73 mi
47.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.73 mi
Kilometers
47.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.5 mi
Kilometers
70 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery Village
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 PM EDT
Return by in Ferndale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferndale
2026-04-23T11:15
Arrive Montgomery Village
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ferndale
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
West Laurel
MD

Census designated place

From Ferndale
21.7 mi
00h 30m
To Montgomery Village
21.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ferndale Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Ferndale Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Aviation Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Aviation Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Baltimore, Washington

    1747 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington

    2061 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Intercounty Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on Intercounty Connector

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Intercounty Connector

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2718 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

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

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Frederick Road

    1160 ft · 27 sec · Frederick Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Frederick Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Frederick Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Summit Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Summit Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Goshen Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Stewartown Road

    1747 ft · 48 sec · Stewartown Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stewartown Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferndale 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Intercounty Connector
16.2 mi · 37%
I 95 South
15.4 mi · 35%
Metropolitan Boulevard
3.49 mi · 8%
Goshen Road
1.85 mi · 4%
Aviation Boulevard
1.69 mi · 4%
South Frederick Avenue
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

15 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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
29.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Laurel
00h 30m from Ferndale
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ferndale 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 Ferndale to Montgomery Village?

The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

West Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Ferndale and 21.7 miles from Montgomery Village.

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

The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Laurel

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 West Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 14.5 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 13.2 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 14.7 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 6.5 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 West Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

17 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

20 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

21 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferndale and Montgomery Village. Straight-line distance: 29.73 mi (47.84 km).

Ferndale

#1 Ferndale

Town in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Population16,746
Coordinates39.1831600, -76.6402400
Altitude24
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: Ferndale (-76.64024, 39.18316)
End: Montgomery Village (-77.19526, 39.17677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.81 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.50
3.06 gal · 11.62 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.25 $12.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.04 $14.07
Premium $4.95 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $5.98 $9.15 $18.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ferndale and Montgomery Village. The current time is 11:15:20.

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.