How far is Montgomery Village, MD from South Laurel, MD?

The driving distance from Montgomery Village, MD to South Laurel, MD is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
25.17 mi
00h 37m
Flight
19.91 mi
32.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.91 mi
Kilometers
32.05 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.17 mi
Kilometers
40.51 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Laurel
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM EDT
Return by in Montgomery Village
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery Village
2026-04-23T03:11
Arrive South Laurel
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 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
Aspen Hill
MD

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

From Montgomery Village
12.6 mi
00h 18m
To South Laurel
12.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery Village and South Laurel.

  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

    1.6 km · 3 min · Contee Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Deerfield Road

    1237 ft · 58 sec · Deerfield Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Intercounty Connector
17.2 mi · 68%
Midcounty Highway
2.48 mi · 10%
Goshen Road
1.36 mi · 5%
Contee Road
0.99 mi · 4%
Baltimore Avenue
0.98 mi · 4%
Shady Grove Road
0.81 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 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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aspen Hill
00h 18m from Montgomery Village
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery Village and Sunny near South Laurel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montgomery Village to South Laurel?

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Aspen Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Montgomery Village and 12.6 miles from South Laurel.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery Village and Sunny near South Laurel.

Stop Ideas Near Aspen Hill

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 Aspen Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 7.9 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.8 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 14.6 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 10.1 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 Aspen Hill.

RAIL

Rockville station

6 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

21 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

23 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery Village and South Laurel. Straight-line distance: 19.91 mi (32.05 km).

Montgomery Village

#1 Montgomery Village

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population32,032
Coordinates39.1767700, -77.1952600
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
South Laurel

#2 South Laurel

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

Population26,112
Coordinates39.0698300, -76.8502500
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery Village (-77.19526, 39.17677)
End: South Laurel (-76.85025, 39.06983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
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.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.36 L · about $3.64
Round trip
$7.27
1.78 gal · 6.72 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.64 $7.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.09 $8.19
Premium $4.95 $4.41 $8.82
Diesel $5.98 $5.32 $10.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery Village and South Laurel. The current time is 03:11:26.

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.