How far is Edgemere, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?
The driving distance from Edgemere, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edgemere and Gaithersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgemere and Gaithersburg.
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Start on Lynch Road
38 m · 6 sec · Lynch Road
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Turn right onto North Point Road
2137 ft · 1 min · North Point Road
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Turn right onto North Point Boulevard
580 ft · 19 sec · North Point Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 695 North: Essex
1721 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Baltimore Beltway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 151 North: Baltimore
2575 ft · 1 min
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Continue on North Point Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Point Boulevard
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Turn left onto Baltimore Street
2260 ft · 1 min · Baltimore Street
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Continue on Quinton Street
1475 ft · 55 sec · Quinton Street
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
666 ft · 18 sec · Eastern Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Washington
1750 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
24.5 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
9.5 mi · 12 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 Edgemere 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.
I 95 South
Keep slight right
24.5 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Edgemere 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 Edgemere to Gaithersburg?
The road trip is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Edgemere and 26.2 miles from Gaithersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.60 one way or $15.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Edgemere and Rain Showers Likely near Gaithersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Jessup
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jessup.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edgemere and Gaithersburg. Straight-line distance: 40.91 mi (65.84 km).
#1 Edgemere
Census designated place
| Population | 8,669 |
| Coordinates | 39.2420500, -76.4480200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.55 | $17.11 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.21 | $18.43 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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