How far is Coral Hills, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?

The driving distance from Coral Hills, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
43.46 mi
00h 53m
Flight
24.13 mi
38.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.13 mi
Kilometers
38.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.46 mi
Kilometers
69.94 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gaithersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 4:08 PM EDT
Return by in Coral Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 5:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coral Hills
2026-04-19T15:15
Arrive Gaithersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 4:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coral Hills
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
Kemp Mill
MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Coral Hills
17.8 mi
00h 26m
To Gaithersburg
25.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coral Hills and Gaithersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Opus Avenue

    19 m · 4 sec · Opus Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Marlboro Pike

    732 ft · 17 sec · Marlboro Pike

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Larchmont Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Larchmont Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Chamber Avenue

    1492 ft · 43 sec · Chamber Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Davey Street

    87 m · 12 sec · Davey Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast

    112 m · 9 sec · Southern Avenue Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Southern Avenue Northeast

    856 ft · 17 sec · Southern Avenue Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on 63rd Street Northeast

    985 ft · 21 sec · 63rd Street Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Eastern Avenue Northeast

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue

    108 m · 12 sec · Kenilworth Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward MD 295 North, MD 201 North

    115 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

    1510 ft · 26 sec · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    2038 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  15. 15

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

    1464 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

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

    1387 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Diamond Avenue

    2537 ft · 51 sec · West Diamond Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Meem Avenue

    616 ft · 29 sec · Meem Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1033 ft · 35 sec · Chestnut Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue

    77 m · 7 sec · North Frederick Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
13.4 mi · 31%
I 270 North
10.9 mi · 25%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
5.49 mi · 13%
Eastern Avenue Northeast
1.77 mi · 4%
Larchmont Avenue
1.04 mi · 2%
West Diamond Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

9.52 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
24.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kemp Mill
00h 26m from Coral Hills
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Coral Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Gaithersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coral Hills to Gaithersburg?

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Kemp Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Coral Hills and 25.6 miles from Gaithersburg.

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

The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Coral Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Gaithersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Kemp Mill

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 Kemp Mill and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 8.7 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 7.4 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 12 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 4.3 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 Kemp Mill.

RAIL

Rockville station

12 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

16 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coral Hills and Gaithersburg. Straight-line distance: 24.13 mi (38.84 km).

Coral Hills

#1 Coral Hills

Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population9,895
Coordinates38.8703900, -76.9210800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Gaithersburg

#2 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population67,741
Coordinates39.1434400, -77.2013700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Opus Avenue (-76.920988, 38.87036)
End: (-77.201269, 39.143361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.81 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.50
3.06 gal · 11.62 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.25 $12.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.04 $14.07
Premium $4.95 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $5.98 $9.15 $18.30

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Coral Hills and Gaithersburg. The current time is 15:15:23.

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.