How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Braddock Heights, MD?
The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Braddock Heights, MD is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gaithersburg and Braddock Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg and Braddock Heights.
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Start on the route
26 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto North Frederick Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · North Frederick Avenue
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Turn left onto Quince Orchard Road
1131 ft · 28 sec · Quince Orchard Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North
1199 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
1986 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown
1899 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 Alternate: Braddock Heights, Middletown
1501 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Old National Pike
1.2 mi · 3 min · Old National Pike
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Turn left onto Maryland Avenue
1975 ft · 1 min · Maryland Avenue
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Turn left onto Schley Avenue
67 m · 12 sec · Schley Avenue
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Turn right
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
50 m · 12 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 Gaithersburg and Braddock Heights.
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 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Gaithersburg and Sunny near Braddock Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaithersburg to Braddock Heights?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 13.8 miles from Gaithersburg and 13.8 miles from Braddock Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gaithersburg and Sunny near Braddock Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Green Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Valley.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Braddock Heights. Straight-line distance: 24.96 mi (40.17 km).
#1 Gaithersburg
The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 67,741 |
| Coordinates | 39.1434400, -77.2013700 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Braddock Heights
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 2,608 |
| Coordinates | 39.4187100, -77.5036000 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Braddock Heights (-77.5036, 39.41871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
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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