How far is California, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between California and Gaithersburg is 69.22 miles (111.41 km).
Flight distance from California, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is 69.22 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from California to Gaithersburg with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from California, Maryland to Gaithersburg, Maryland is: 89.88 miles (144.64 km) by car.
Driving from California to Gaithersburg will take approximately 01 hours 45 minutes.
#1 California
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°18'1"N 76°30'27"W |
| Latitude | 38.3004000 |
| Longitude | -76.5074500 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gaithersburg
The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Gaithersburg is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Gaithersburg Arts and Entertainment District and the Gaithersburg Metro Station.
| Population | 67741 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°8'36"N 77°12'5"W |
| Latitude | 39.1434400 |
| Longitude | -77.2013700 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Gaithersburg: (-77.201269,39.143361)
Estimated Travel Time Between California and Gaithersburg
The distance between California and Gaithersburg is 145 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 36 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between California and Gaithersburg. The current time is 23:37:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.01 liters (3.17 gallon) of gas to cover the route between California and Gaithersburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from California to Gaithersburg is $10.67 (diesel $13.98).
Maryland gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.93 | $4.24 | $4.41 |
| Total | $10.67 | $12.46 | $13.45 | $13.98 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Maryland ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.364 (Diesel $4.407) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 28, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between California and Gaithersburg (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Columbia, MD to California 87.17 miles (140 km)
Driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to California 90 miles (145 km)
Driving distance from Hanover, MD to California 80.02 miles (129 km)
