How far is Takoma Park, MD from Montgomery Village, MD?

The driving distance from Takoma Park, MD to Montgomery Village, MD is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
21.7 mi
00h 35m
Flight
17.04 mi
27.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.04 mi
Kilometers
27.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.7 mi
Kilometers
34.93 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery Village
Wed, Apr 15, 10:01 AM EDT
Return by in Takoma Park
Wed, Apr 15, 10:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Takoma Park
2026-04-15T09:26
Arrive Montgomery Village
Wed, Apr 15, 10:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Takoma Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Bethesda
MD

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

From Takoma Park
10.9 mi
00h 17m
To Montgomery Village
10.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Takoma Park and Montgomery Village.

  1. 1

    Start on Philadelphia Avenue

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Philadelphia Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Burlington Avenue

    898 ft · 28 sec · Burlington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Georgia Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia

    624 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    7 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road

    1052 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    2731 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue

    1458 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Quince Orchard Road

    1025 ft · 19 sec · Quince Orchard Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Montgomery Village Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Montgomery Village Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Stewartown Road

    1957 ft · 54 sec · Stewartown Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stewartown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
10.6 mi · 49%
Capital Beltway
3.9 mi · 18%
Montgomery Village Avenue
2.16 mi · 10%
Georgia Avenue
2.06 mi · 10%
Philadelphia Avenue
1.14 mi · 5%
MD 117
0.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

7.02 mi · 00h 10m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bethesda
00h 17m from Takoma Park
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Takoma Park and Partly Cloudy near Montgomery Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Takoma Park to Montgomery Village?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

North Bethesda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Takoma Park and 10.9 miles from Montgomery Village.

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

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Bethesda

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 Bethesda and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.2 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 12.2 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 12.2 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 Bethesda.

RAIL

Rockville station

5 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

19 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

24 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Takoma Park and Montgomery Village. Straight-line distance: 17.04 mi (27.42 km).

Takoma Park

#1 Takoma Park

City in Maryland, United States

Population17,696
Coordinates38.9778900, -77.0074800
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Montgomery Village

#2 Montgomery Village

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population32,032
Coordinates39.1767700, -77.1952600
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Takoma Park (-77.00748, 38.97789)
End: Montgomery Village (-77.19526, 39.17677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $3.15
Round trip
$6.29
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.15 $6.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.54 $7.08
Premium $4.95 $3.81 $7.63
Diesel $5.98 $4.60 $9.21

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 Takoma Park and Montgomery Village. The current time is 09:26:06.

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.