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

The driving distance from Montgomery Village, MD to Rossville, MD is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
55.14 mi
01h 14m
Flight
39.88 mi
64.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.88 mi
Kilometers
64.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.14 mi
Kilometers
88.74 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rossville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:29 PM EDT
Return by in Montgomery Village
Wed, Apr 15, 8:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery Village
2026-04-15T18:15
Arrive Rossville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Montgomery Village
27.5 mi
00h 37m
To Rossville
27.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.9 mi · 20 min · Intercounty Connector

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

    2257 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive

    2986 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville

    2970 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Pulaski Highway

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Pulaski Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    2535 ft · 48 sec · Pulaski Highway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pulaski Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 198 West
27.1 mi · 49%
Intercounty Connector
15.9 mi · 29%
Pulaski Highway
4.28 mi · 8%
Midcounty Highway
2.48 mi · 5%
MD 198
1.51 mi · 3%
Goshen Road
1.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MD 198 West

Merge slight left

20.1 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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
39.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 37m from Montgomery Village
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Montgomery Village and Partly Cloudy near Rossville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Montgomery Village and 27.6 miles from Rossville.

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

The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Montgomery Village and Partly Cloudy near Rossville.

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

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 North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 11.3 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 North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery Village and Rossville. Straight-line distance: 39.88 mi (64.18 km).

Montgomery Village

#1 Montgomery Village

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

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

#2 Rossville

City in Walker County, Georgia, USA

Population15,147
Coordinates39.3384400, -76.4796800
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery Village (-77.19526, 39.17677)
End: Rossville (-76.47968, 39.33844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.37 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.94
3.9 gal · 14.74 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.97 $15.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.97 $17.94
Premium $4.95 $9.66 $19.32
Diesel $5.98 $11.66 $23.32

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery Village and Rossville. The current time is 18:15:14.

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.