How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Bartonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Bartonsville, MD is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.82 mi
00h 34m
Flight
19.14 mi
30.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.14 mi
Kilometers
30.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.82 mi
Kilometers
41.55 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartonsville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:57 PM EDT
Return by in Gaithersburg
Wed, Apr 15, 3:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gaithersburg
2026-04-15T14:23
Arrive Bartonsville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gaithersburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Green Valley
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Gaithersburg
12.9 mi
00h 17m
To Bartonsville
12.9 mi
00h 17m

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
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Frederick Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Frederick Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Quince Orchard Road

    1131 ft · 28 sec · Quince Orchard Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North

    1199 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.2 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East, US 40 East: Baltimore

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: East Patrick Street

    744 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old National Pike

    1 mi · 1 min · Old National Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bartonsville Road

    2059 ft · 60 sec · Bartonsville Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hines Road

    30 m · 4 sec · Hines Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hines Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
20.4 mi · 79%
I 70 East
2.41 mi · 9%
Old National Pike
1.01 mi · 4%
North Frederick Avenue
0.86 mi · 3%
Bartonsville Road
0.39 mi · 2%
I 70
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left

20.2 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Valley
00h 17m from Gaithersburg
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gaithersburg and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bartonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Green Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Gaithersburg and 12.9 miles from Bartonsville.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gaithersburg and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bartonsville.

Stop Ideas Near Green Valley

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 Green Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Valley.

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

14 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

15 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

28 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

38 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Bartonsville. Straight-line distance: 19.14 mi (30.81 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 Bartonsville

Bartonsville is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3926000, -77.3580400
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Gaithersburg (-77.20137, 39.14344)
End: Bartonsville (-77.35804, 39.3926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.45 L · about $3.72
Round trip
$7.44
1.82 gal · 6.9 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.72 $7.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.19 $8.37
Premium $4.95 $4.51 $9.02
Diesel $5.98 $5.44 $10.88

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 Bartonsville. The current time is 14:23:37.

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.