How far is Deale, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?

The driving distance from Deale, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
56.18 mi
01h 08m
Flight
42.99 mi
69.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.99 mi
Kilometers
69.18 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.18 mi
Kilometers
90.42 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gaithersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 10:57 AM EDT
Return by in Deale
Sun, Apr 19, 12:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deale
2026-04-19T09:48
Arrive Gaithersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 10:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deale
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Deale
26.8 mi
00h 34m
To Gaithersburg
29.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 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 Deale and Gaithersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Trapper Way

    51 m · 13 sec · Trapper Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Owings Beach Road

    740 ft · 28 sec · Owings Beach Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Drum Point Road

    1383 ft · 53 sec · Drum Point Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Deale Road

    1643 ft · 48 sec · Deale Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rockhold Creek Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Rockhold Creek Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bay Front Road

    6 mi · 9 min · East Bay Front Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Southern Maryland Boulevard

    156 m · 13 sec · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward MD 4 North: Washington

    886 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Stephanie Roper Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 717: Upper Marlboro

    1525 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1300 ft · 31 sec · Water Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2466 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Largo Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Largo Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Landover Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Landover Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore

    2934 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    9 mi · 12 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 Deale 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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
18.5 mi · 33%
I 270 North
10.9 mi · 19%
Largo Road
7.63 mi · 14%
East Bay Front Road
5.99 mi · 11%
Stephanie Roper Highway
4.41 mi · 8%
Landover Road
1.65 mi · 3%
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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
43 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Carrollton
00h 34m from Deale
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Deale 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 Deale to Gaithersburg?

The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 26.8 miles from Deale and 29.5 miles from Gaithersburg.

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

The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Deale and Rain Showers Likely 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 9.5 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 8.6 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 10.7 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 3.5 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 Deale and Gaithersburg. Straight-line distance: 42.99 mi (69.18 km).

Deale

#1 Deale

Census designated place

Population4,945
Coordinates38.7765100, -76.5552400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Gaithersburg

#2 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population67,741
Coordinates39.1434400, -77.2013700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.555267, 38.776408)
End: (-77.201269, 39.143361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.5 L · about $8.09
Round trip
$16.18
3.96 gal · 15 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.09 $16.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.11 $18.21
Premium $4.95 $9.81 $19.62
Diesel $5.98 $11.84 $23.68

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 Deale and Gaithersburg. The current time is 09:48:33.

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.