How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Baden, MD?

The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Baden, MD is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
54.31 mi
01h 17m
Flight
40.47 mi
65.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.47 mi
Kilometers
65.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.31 mi
Kilometers
87.4 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baden
Wed, Apr 15, 9:55 AM EDT
Return by in Gaithersburg
Wed, Apr 15, 11:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gaithersburg
2026-04-15T08:37
Arrive Baden
Wed, Apr 15, 9:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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

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 Gaithersburg
27.2 mi
00h 39m
To Baden
27.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Frederick Avenue

    77 m · 12 sec · North Frederick Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1664 ft · 50 sec · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Diamond Avenue

    2663 ft · 1 min · West Diamond Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 270 South: Washington

    1531 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    25.7 mi · 34 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside

    1256 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Forestville Road

    130 m · 12 sec · Forestville Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto MD 337 South

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto MD 5 South: Waldorf

    2410 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Branch Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1214 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Spine Road

    151 m · 14 sec · Spine Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Brandywine Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Brandywine Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Aquasco Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
25.7 mi · 47%
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
7.96 mi · 15%
Branch Avenue
6.86 mi · 13%
Brandywine Road
6.73 mi · 12%
I 270 South
3.05 mi · 6%
MD 337 South
2.21 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

25.7 mi · 00h 34m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Carrollton
00h 39m from Gaithersburg
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gaithersburg and Mostly Sunny near Baden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gaithersburg to Baden?

The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 27.2 miles from Gaithersburg and 27.2 miles from Baden.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gaithersburg and Mostly Sunny near Baden.

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 9.3 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 8.5 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 10.3 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 3.8 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 Gaithersburg and Baden. Straight-line distance: 40.47 mi (65.13 km).

Gaithersburg

#1 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population67,741
Coordinates39.1434400, -77.2013700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
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#2 Baden

Baden is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.6592800, -76.7777500
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Gaithersburg (-77.20137, 39.14344)
End: Baden (-76.77775, 38.65928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.25 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.69
3.84 gal · 14.5 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.85 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.83 $17.66
Premium $4.95 $9.51 $19.02
Diesel $5.98 $11.48 $22.96

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 Baden. The current time is 08:37:45.

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.