How far is Frederick, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Frederick and Gaithersburg is 21.8 miles (35.09 km).

Flight distance from Frederick, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is 21.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Frederick, Maryland to Gaithersburg, Maryland is: 24.6 miles (39.59 km) by car.

Driving from Frederick to Gaithersburg will take approximately 00 hours 31 minutes.

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#1 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland. It is located on the Monocacy River in western Maryland. Frederick is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and the Frederick Arts Council.

Population 73308
GPS Coordinates 39°24'51"N 77°24'38"W
Latitude 39.4142700
Longitude -77.4105400
Altitude 87
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Frederick and Gaithersburg

The distance between Frederick and Gaithersburg is 40 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 26 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 Frederick and Gaithersburg. The current time is 04:44:27.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 49 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 29 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.29 liters (0.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Frederick and Gaithersburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Frederick to Gaithersburg is $2.92 (diesel $3.83).

Maryland gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.93 $4.24 $4.41
Total $2.92 $3.41 $3.68 $3.83

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Frederick 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

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