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

The driving distance from Montgomery Village, MD to Carney, MD is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
51.69 mi
01h 15m
Flight
38.94 mi
62.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.94 mi
Kilometers
62.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.69 mi
Kilometers
83.19 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carney
Wed, Apr 22, 10:19 PM EDT
Return by in Montgomery Village
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery Village
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Carney
Wed, Apr 22, 10:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery Village
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
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Montgomery Village
25.8 mi
00h 37m
To Carney
25.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
71°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stewartown Road

    1747 ft · 54 sec · Stewartown Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Goshen Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Goshen Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Brink Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Brink Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Sundown Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Sundown Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Damascus Road

    1 km · 1 min · Damascus Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Georgia Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 97

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Route 97

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2405 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 695 North: New York, Towson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Baltimore Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 147: Parkville, Carney

    1772 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 147 North: Carney

    61 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harford Road

    1 km · 2 min · Harford Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Beltway
17.4 mi · 34%
Route 97
12.4 mi · 24%
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 18%
Sundown Road
4.07 mi · 8%
Brink Road
2.58 mi · 5%
Goshen Road
1.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

17.4 mi · 00h 24m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 37m from Montgomery Village
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montgomery Village and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Montgomery Village and 25.8 miles from Carney.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montgomery Village and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carney.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery Village and Carney. Straight-line distance: 38.94 mi (62.66 km).

Montgomery Village

#1 Montgomery Village

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population32,032
Coordinates39.1767700, -77.1952600
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
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#2 Carney

Census designated place

Population29,941
Coordinates39.3942700, -76.5235800
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery Village (-77.19526, 39.17677)
End: Carney (-76.52358, 39.39427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $7.44
Round trip
$14.87
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.44 $14.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.37 $16.74
Premium $4.95 $9.02 $18.03
Diesel $5.98 $10.88 $21.77

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 Montgomery Village and Carney. The current time is 21:04:02.

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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.