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

The driving distance from Montgomery Village, MD to Towson, MD is about 47.2 miles (76 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.25 mi
01h 09m
Flight
35.32 mi
56.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.32 mi
Kilometers
56.85 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.25 mi
Kilometers
76.04 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Towson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Return by in Montgomery Village
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery Village
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Towson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Sykesville
MD

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

From Montgomery Village
23.6 mi
00h 34m
To Towson
23.7 mi
00h 34m

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
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stewartown Road

    1747 ft · 54 sec · Stewartown Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Goshen Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Goshen Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Brink Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Brink Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Sundown Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Sundown Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Damascus Road

    1 km · 1 min · Damascus Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Georgia Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 97

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Route 97

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2405 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 695 North: New York, Towson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    12.5 mi · 17 min · Baltimore Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 45 South: York Road, Towson

    1245 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Road

    580 ft · 26 sec · West Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto York Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · York Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Towson Roundabout

    29 m · 2 sec · York Road

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto York Road

    559 ft · 17 sec · York Road

  19. 19

    Continue on York Road

    138 m · 21 sec · York Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Shealy Avenue

    32 m · 5 sec · Shealy Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shealy Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Beltway
12.5 mi · 27%
Route 97
12.4 mi · 26%
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 19%
Sundown Road
4.07 mi · 9%
Brink Road
2.58 mi · 5%
Goshen Road
1.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

12.5 mi · 00h 17m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 34m from Montgomery Village
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.2 miles (76 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 23.6 miles from Montgomery Village and 23.7 miles from Towson.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 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 Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Towson.

Stop Ideas Near Sykesville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sykesville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sykesville.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Rockville station

36 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery Village and Towson. Straight-line distance: 35.32 mi (56.85 km).

Montgomery Village

#1 Montgomery Village

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

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

#2 Towson

Suburb of Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Population55,197
Coordinates39.4015000, -76.6019100
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery Village (-77.19526, 39.17677)
End: Towson (-76.60191, 39.4015)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.31 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.65
3.34 gal · 12.62 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.82 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.68 $15.36
Premium $4.95 $8.27 $16.55
Diesel $5.98 $9.99 $19.97

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 Towson. The current time is 21:04:00.

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.