How far is Adamstown, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?
The driving distance from Adamstown, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Adamstown and Gaithersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Adamstown and Gaithersburg.
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Start on Mountville Road
8 m · 3 sec · Mountville Road
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Turn right onto Adamstown Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Adamstown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Buckeystown Pike
3263 ft · 56 sec · Buckeystown Pike
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Turn right onto Fingerboard Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Fingerboard Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Fingerboard Road
1259 ft · 26 sec · Fingerboard Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 270 South
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 270 South
1115 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
13.5 mi · 17 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 124: Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Quince Orchard Road
2237 ft · 45 sec · Quince Orchard Road
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Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Frederick Avenue
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Turn right
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Adamstown and Gaithersburg.
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.
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
13.5 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Adamstown and Sunny near Gaithersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Adamstown to Gaithersburg?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Green Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Adamstown and 11.6 miles from Gaithersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Adamstown and Sunny near Gaithersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Green Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Valley.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Adamstown and Gaithersburg. Straight-line distance: 18.65 mi (30.02 km).
#1 Adamstown
Adamstown is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3109400, -77.4747100 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gaithersburg
The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 67,741 |
| Coordinates | 39.1434400, -77.2013700 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-77.201269, 39.143361)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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