How far is Montgomery Village, MD from Ellicott City, MD?
The driving distance from Montgomery Village, MD to Ellicott City, MD is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery Village and Ellicott City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery Village and Ellicott City.
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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
6.6 mi · 10 min · Route 97
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Take the ramp slight right
2405 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
1.4 km · 55 sec · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Ellicott City
1615 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Baltimore National Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Baltimore National Pike
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Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
2226 ft · 45 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Continue on Court House Drive
1084 ft · 23 sec · Court House Drive
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Turn right onto Ellicott Mills Drive
2709 ft · 1 min · Ellicott Mills Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1060 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Old Columbia Pike
34 m · 4 sec · Old Columbia Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Columbia Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery Village and Ellicott City.
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
6.62 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Montgomery Village and Sunny near Ellicott City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery Village to Ellicott City?
The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Montgomery Village and 15.8 miles from Ellicott City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Montgomery Village and Sunny near Ellicott City.
Stop Ideas Near Sykesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sykesville.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery Village and Ellicott City. Straight-line distance: 22.15 mi (35.65 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 Ellicott City
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 65,834 |
| Coordinates | 39.2673300, -76.7983100 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellicott City (-76.79831, 39.26733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
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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