How far is Calverton, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?
The driving distance from Calverton, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Calverton and Gaithersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calverton and Gaithersburg.
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Start on Dunnington Road
2292 ft · 2 min · Dunnington Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Briggs Chaney Road
2322 ft · 53 sec · Briggs Chaney Road
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Turn left onto Fairland Road
2134 ft · 43 sec · Fairland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fairland Road
18 m · 1 sec · Fairland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairland Road
2840 ft · 57 sec · Fairland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairland Road
27 m · 2 sec · Fairland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairland Road
155 m · 10 sec · Fairland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairland Road
42 m · 3 sec · Fairland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairland Road
797 ft · 19 sec · Fairland Road
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Turn right onto Columbia Pike
94 m · 5 sec · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll
1053 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 200 Toll West
2746 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
7.1 mi · 9 min · Intercounty Connector
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Continue on Intercounty Connector
6.2 mi · 8 min · Intercounty Connector
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Continue straight
2718 ft · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg
1906 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Frederick Road
1160 ft · 27 sec · Frederick Road
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Continue on South Frederick Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Frederick Avenue
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Turn left
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 Calverton 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.
Intercounty Connector
Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
7.08 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Calverton and Partly Cloudy near Gaithersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Calverton to Gaithersburg?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Aspen Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Calverton and 9.6 miles from Gaithersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Calverton and Partly Cloudy near Gaithersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Aspen Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
D C Government
Gaithersburg City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aspen Hill.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Calverton and Gaithersburg. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.82 km).
#1 Calverton
Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 17,724 |
| Coordinates | 39.0576100, -76.9358100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
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 · May 13, 2026
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