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

The driving distance from Montgomery Village, MD to Frederick, MD is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
23.97 mi
00h 33m
Flight
20.05 mi
32.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.05 mi
Kilometers
32.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.97 mi
Kilometers
38.58 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Wed, Apr 22, 8:11 PM EDT
Return by in Montgomery Village
Wed, Apr 22, 8:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery Village
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Frederick
Wed, Apr 22, 8:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 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
12.6 mi
00h 16m
To Frederick
11.4 mi
00h 16m

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
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1678 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Buckeystown Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Buckeystown Pike

    1354 ft · 31 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
19.4 mi · 81%
Montgomery Village Avenue
2.15 mi · 9%
Buckeystown Pike
1.59 mi · 7%
East Street
0.48 mi · 2%
Stewartown Road
0.37 mi · 2%
MD 85
0.32 mi · 1%
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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Valley
00h 16m from Montgomery Village
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 12.6 miles from Montgomery Village and 11.4 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 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 Rain Showers Likely near Frederick.

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 Frederick. Straight-line distance: 20.05 mi (32.26 km).

Montgomery Village

#1 Montgomery Village

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

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

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Stewartown Road (-77.195167, 39.176928)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.2 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.95
1.7 gal · 6.4 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.47 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.95 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.98 $5.08 $10.17

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery Village and Frederick. The current time is 19:38:22.

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.