How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Charlotte Hall, MD?
The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Charlotte Hall, MD is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Prince George’s 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 Charlotte Hall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg and Charlotte Hall.
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Start on the route
26 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto North Frederick Avenue
77 m · 12 sec · North Frederick Avenue
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1664 ft · 50 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto West Diamond Avenue
2663 ft · 1 min · West Diamond Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 270 South: Washington
1531 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
25.7 mi · 34 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside
1256 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Forestville Road
130 m · 12 sec · Forestville Road
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Turn slight right onto MD 337 South
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto MD 5 South: Waldorf
2410 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue
8.1 mi · 10 min · Branch Avenue
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Merge slight right onto Crain Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Crain Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown
1536 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road
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Turn left onto Leonardtown Road
10.7 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road
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Continue on Three Notch Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Three Notch Road
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Turn right onto Golden Beach Road
695 ft · 22 sec · Golden Beach Road
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Turn left onto Charlotte Hall Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Charlotte Hall Road
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Turn left
52 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 Charlotte Hall.
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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Gaithersburg and Rain Showers near Charlotte Hall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaithersburg to Charlotte Hall?
The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Lake Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Gaithersburg and 33.4 miles from Charlotte Hall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.64 one way or $19.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gaithersburg and Rain Showers near Charlotte Hall.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Arbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Arbor.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Charlotte Hall. Straight-line distance: 51.13 mi (82.29 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 Charlotte Hall
Census designated place
| Population | 1,420 |
| Coordinates | 38.4809600, -76.7780200 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlotte Hall (-76.77802, 38.48096)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.64 | $19.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.11 | $28.23 |
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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