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

The driving distance from Montgomery Village, MD to Crofton, MD is about 39.9 miles (64.2 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
39.9 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
39.9 mi
Kilometers
64.22 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crofton
Sun, Apr 12, 3:27 AM EDT
Return by in Montgomery Village
Sun, Apr 12, 4:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery Village
2026-04-12T02:25
Arrive Crofton
Sun, Apr 12, 3:27 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 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
Calverton
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Montgomery Village
19.9 mi
00h 31m
To Crofton
19.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stewartown Road

    1747 ft · 50 sec · Stewartown Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Goshen Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Goshen Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Midcounty Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Midcounty Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Shady Grove Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Shady Grove Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll East

    3010 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    17.2 mi · 22 min · Intercounty Connector

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Laurel

    1020 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Baltimore Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Baltimore Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Contee Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Contee Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Laurel Bowie Road

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Laurel Bowie Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Annapolis Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Annapolis Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North East Crain Highway

    1417 ft · 32 sec · North East Crain Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Robert Crain Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Robert Crain Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Clubhouse Gate Road

    723 ft · 42 sec · Clubhouse Gate Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Crofton Parkway

    1709 ft · 54 sec · Crofton Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Spring Green Avenue

    1050 ft · 48 sec · Spring Green Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Stratton Road

    1581 ft · 1 min · Stratton Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stratton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Intercounty Connector
17.2 mi · 43%
Laurel Bowie Road
9.75 mi · 24%
Annapolis Road
2.72 mi · 7%
Midcounty Highway
2.48 mi · 6%
Goshen Road
1.36 mi · 3%
Contee Road
1.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Intercounty Connector

Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

17.2 mi · 00h 22m

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
+10.1 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calverton
00h 31m from Montgomery Village
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montgomery Village and Mostly Sunny near Crofton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 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?

Calverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Montgomery Village and 19.9 miles from Crofton.

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 10.1 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 $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Calverton

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 Calverton and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.3 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 12 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 13.4 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 5.7 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 Calverton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

18 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

19 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

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

Montgomery Village

#1 Montgomery Village

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population32,032
Coordinates39.1767700, -77.1952600
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Crofton

#2 Crofton

Census place in Maryland, USA

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

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.33 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.82 gal · 10.66 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.48 $12.97
Premium $4.95 $6.99 $13.97
Diesel $5.98 $8.43 $16.86

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 Montgomery Village and Crofton. The current time is 02:25:33.

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.