How far is Montgomery Village, MD from West Elkridge, MD?

The driving distance from Montgomery Village, MD to West Elkridge, MD is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.56 mi
00h 50m
Flight
25.17 mi
40.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.17 mi
Kilometers
40.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.56 mi
Kilometers
58.83 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Elkridge
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM EDT
Return by in Montgomery Village
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 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 West Elkridge
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Fairland
MD

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Montgomery Village
18.3 mi
00h 25m
To West Elkridge
18.3 mi
00h 25m

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
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery Village and West Elkridge.

  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

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie

    1 km · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1918 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Elkridge

    1979 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Washington Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Washington Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right

    19 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Intercounty Connector
15.9 mi · 44%
MD 198 West
9.71 mi · 27%
Midcounty Highway
2.48 mi · 7%
Washington Boulevard
2.06 mi · 6%
MD 198
1.51 mi · 4%
Goshen Road
1.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Intercounty Connector

Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

15.9 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairland
00h 25m from Montgomery Village
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery Village and Sunny near West Elkridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montgomery Village to West Elkridge?

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 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?

Fairland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Montgomery Village and 18.3 miles from West Elkridge.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 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 $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery Village and Sunny near West Elkridge.

Stop Ideas Near Fairland

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 Fairland and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.2 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 13.4 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 6.4 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 Fairland.

RAIL

Rockville station

16 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

20 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery Village and West Elkridge. Straight-line distance: 25.17 mi (40.5 km).

Montgomery Village

#1 Montgomery Village

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population32,032
Coordinates39.1767700, -77.1952600
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 West Elkridge

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

Population28,734
Coordinates39.2070500, -76.7269200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery Village (-77.19526, 39.17677)
End: West Elkridge (-76.72692, 39.20705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $5.27
Round trip
$10.54
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.27 $10.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.93 $11.87
Premium $4.95 $6.39 $12.78
Diesel $5.98 $7.71 $15.43

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 West Elkridge. The current time is 03:11:56.

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.