How far is Baden, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?

The driving distance from Baden, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.87 mi
01h 07m
Flight
40.47 mi
65.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.47 mi
Kilometers
65.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.87 mi
Kilometers
93.13 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gaithersburg
Wed, Apr 15, 11:31 AM EDT
Return by in Baden
Wed, Apr 15, 12:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baden
2026-04-15T10:24
Arrive Gaithersburg
Wed, Apr 15, 11:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baden
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
New Carrollton
MD

City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Baden
27.6 mi
00h 33m
To Gaithersburg
30.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baden and Gaithersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baden and Gaithersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Aquasco Road

    20 m · 1 sec · Aquasco Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Brandywine Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Brandywine Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1274 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Branch Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    2193 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    18.3 mi · 25 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 South: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Quince Orchard Road

    1387 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Diamond Avenue

    2537 ft · 51 sec · West Diamond Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Meem Avenue

    616 ft · 29 sec · Meem Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1033 ft · 35 sec · Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue

    77 m · 7 sec · North Frederick Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baden and Gaithersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
27.9 mi · 48%
I 270 North
10.9 mi · 19%
Branch Avenue
7.9 mi · 14%
Brandywine Road
6.96 mi · 12%
West Diamond Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
I 95 North
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

18.3 mi · 00h 25m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Carrollton
00h 33m from Baden
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Baden and Sunny near Gaithersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baden to Gaithersburg?

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

New Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Baden and 30.3 miles from Gaithersburg.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.34 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baden and Sunny near Gaithersburg.

Stop Ideas Near New Carrollton

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 New Carrollton and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.2 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 8.4 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
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 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 New Carrollton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

2 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

14 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baden and Gaithersburg. Straight-line distance: 40.47 mi (65.13 km).

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#1 Baden

Baden is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.6592800, -76.7777500
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Gaithersburg

#2 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population67,741
Coordinates39.1434400, -77.2013700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Aquasco Road (-76.777397, 38.659465)
End: (-77.201269, 39.143361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.73 L · about $8.34
Round trip
$16.67
4.08 gal · 15.46 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.34 $16.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.38 $18.76
Premium $4.95 $10.11 $20.21
Diesel $5.98 $12.20 $24.40

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 Baden and Gaithersburg. The current time is 10:24:47.

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.