How far is Montgomery Village, MD from Eldersburg, MD?
The driving distance from Montgomery Village, MD to Eldersburg, MD is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery Village and Eldersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery Village and Eldersburg.
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Start on Stewartown Road
1747 ft · 54 sec · Stewartown Road
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Turn left onto Goshen Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Goshen Road
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Continue on Brink Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Brink Road
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Continue on Sundown Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Sundown Road
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Turn slight right onto Damascus Road
1 km · 1 min · Damascus Road
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Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Route 97
7.5 mi · 12 min · Route 97
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Turn right onto Old Frederick Road
1788 ft · 49 sec · Old Frederick Road
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Continue on Forsythe Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Forsythe Road
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Turn left onto West Friendship Road
826 ft · 17 sec · West Friendship Road
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Continue on Main Street
132 m · 16 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Sandosky Road
2050 ft · 1 min · Sandosky Road
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Turn left onto Sykesville Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Sykesville Road
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Turn right
75 m · 19 sec
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery Village and Eldersburg.
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.
Route 97
Continue on Route 97
7.46 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Montgomery Village and Cloudy near Eldersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery Village to Eldersburg?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Brookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Montgomery Village and 12.5 miles from Eldersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:56 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 Rain Showers Likely around Montgomery Village and Cloudy near Eldersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Brookeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookeville.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery Village and Eldersburg. Straight-line distance: 20.43 mi (32.88 km).
#1 Montgomery Village
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 32,032 |
| Coordinates | 39.1767700, -77.1952600 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eldersburg
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 30,531 |
| Coordinates | 39.4037100, -76.9502600 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eldersburg (-76.95026, 39.40371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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