How far is Montgomery Village, MD from Ballenger Creek, MD?

The driving distance from Montgomery Village, MD to Ballenger Creek, MD is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.04 mi
00h 36m
Flight
18.65 mi
30.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.65 mi
Kilometers
30.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.04 mi
Kilometers
40.29 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ballenger Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 2:28 AM EDT
Return by in Montgomery Village
Sat, Apr 18, 3:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery Village
2026-04-18T01:51
Arrive Ballenger Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 2:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery Village
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Green Valley
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Montgomery Village
12.5 mi
00h 18m
To Ballenger Creek
12.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery Village and Ballenger Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Stewartown Road

    1957 ft · 54 sec · Stewartown Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Montgomery Village Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Montgomery Village Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Quince Orchard Road

    1070 ft · 20 sec · Quince Orchard Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North

    1199 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    19.2 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown

    1530 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto MD 85 South: Buckeystown

    34 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Buckeystown Pike

    578 ft · 16 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Buckeystown Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Buckeystown Pike

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Executive Way

    1.2 km · 2 min · Executive Way

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New Design Road

    2195 ft · 52 sec · New Design Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Robin Drive

    2397 ft · 2 min · Robin Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Canada Goose Court

    54 m · 8 sec · Canada Goose Court

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Canada Goose Court

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
19.4 mi · 78%
Montgomery Village Avenue
2.15 mi · 9%
Buckeystown Pike
0.93 mi · 4%
Executive Way
0.73 mi · 3%
Robin Drive
0.45 mi · 2%
New Design Road
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left

19.2 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Valley
00h 18m from Montgomery Village
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montgomery Village and Mostly Sunny near Ballenger Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montgomery Village to Ballenger Creek?

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Green Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Montgomery Village and 12.5 miles from Ballenger Creek.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Green Valley

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 Green Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Valley.

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

14 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

15 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

28 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

38 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery Village and Ballenger Creek. Straight-line distance: 18.65 mi (30.02 km).

Montgomery Village

#1 Montgomery Village

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population32,032
Coordinates39.1767700, -77.1952600
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Ballenger Creek

#2 Ballenger Creek

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population18,274
Coordinates39.3726000, -77.4352600
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery Village (-77.19526, 39.17677)
End: Ballenger Creek (-77.43526, 39.3726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.34 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.19
1.76 gal · 6.68 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.60 $7.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.95 $4.36 $8.72
Diesel $5.98 $5.26 $10.52

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery Village and Ballenger Creek. The current time is 01:51:44.

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.