How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Arden on the Severn, MD?

The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Arden on the Severn, MD is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
42.09 mi
01h 05m
Flight
33.8 mi
54.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.8 mi
Kilometers
54.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.09 mi
Kilometers
67.73 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arden on the Severn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:34 AM EDT
Return by in Gaithersburg
Wed, Apr 15, 12:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gaithersburg
2026-04-15T10:28
Arrive Arden on the Severn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gaithersburg
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
South Laurel
MD

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

From Gaithersburg
21 mi
00h 32m
To Arden on the Severn
21.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gaithersburg and Arden on the Severn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg and Arden on the Severn.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue

    993 ft · 17 sec · North Frederick Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Frederick Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Frederick Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Frederick Road

    1906 ft · 43 sec · Frederick Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Shady Grove Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Shady Grove Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto MD 200 Toll East

    2888 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    17.2 mi · 22 min · Intercounty Connector

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Laurel

    1020 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Baltimore Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Baltimore Street

    142 m · 13 sec · Baltimore Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Baltimore Avenue

    741 ft · 18 sec · Baltimore Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Baltimore Street

    704 ft · 19 sec · Baltimore Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    128 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Gorman Avenue

    105 m · 8 sec · Gorman Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Fort Meade Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Fort Meade Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Laurel Fort Meade Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward MD 32 East: Odenton

    1660 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Patuxent Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 3 North: Baltimore

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Robert Crain Highway

    1842 ft · 31 sec · Robert Crain Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Highway

    1424 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Veterans Highway

    1445 ft · 32 sec · Veterans Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Generals Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Generals Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Sunrise Beach Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Beach Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Omar Drive

    2736 ft · 1 min · Omar Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Shore View Circle

    17 m · 2 sec · Shore View Circle

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shore View Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaithersburg and Arden on the Severn.

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Intercounty Connector
17.2 mi · 41%
Patuxent Freeway
7.39 mi · 18%
Laurel Fort Meade Road
4.39 mi · 10%
Baltimore Avenue
2.57 mi · 6%
Sunrise Beach Road
1.93 mi · 5%
Generals Highway
1.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Intercounty Connector

Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

17.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
33.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Laurel
00h 32m from Gaithersburg
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gaithersburg and Mostly Sunny near Arden on the Severn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gaithersburg to Arden on the Severn?

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Gaithersburg and 21.1 miles from Arden on the Severn.

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

The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gaithersburg and Mostly Sunny near Arden on the Severn.

Stop Ideas Near South Laurel

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 South Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 14 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 12.8 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
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 5.9 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 South Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Arden on the Severn. Straight-line distance: 33.8 mi (54.4 km).

Gaithersburg

#1 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population67,741
Coordinates39.1434400, -77.2013700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Arden on the Severn

#2 Arden on the Severn

Census designated place

Population1,953
Coordinates39.0659400, -76.5788500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Gaithersburg (-77.20137, 39.14344)
End: Arden on the Severn (-76.57885, 39.06594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.62 L · about $6.05
Round trip
$12.09
2.96 gal · 11.24 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.05 $12.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.81 $13.61
Premium $4.95 $7.33 $14.66
Diesel $5.98 $8.85 $17.70

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gaithersburg and Arden on the Severn. The current time is 10:28:58.

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.