How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Chestertown, MD?
The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Chestertown, MD is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gaithersburg and Chestertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg and Chestertown.
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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
16.3 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 213 North
1814 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Centreville Road
2 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road
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Continue on South Commerce Street
1 km · 1 min · South Commerce Street
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Continue on Church Hill Road
14.9 mi · 22 min · Church Hill Road
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Continue on Chestertown Church Hill Road
773 ft · 13 sec · Chestertown Church Hill Road
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1196 ft · 28 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto North Cross Street
770 ft · 23 sec · North Cross Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Cross Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaithersburg and Chestertown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gaithersburg and Mostly Sunny near Chestertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaithersburg to Chestertown?
The road trip is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Parole is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Gaithersburg and 46.9 miles from Chestertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61 miles (98.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gaithersburg and Mostly Sunny near Chestertown.
Stop Ideas Near Parole
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Annapolis City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parole.
Kent Island, MD
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Chestertown. Straight-line distance: 60.95 mi (98.09 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 Chestertown
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,001 |
| Coordinates | 39.2090000, -76.0666100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chestertown (-76.06661, 39.209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.52 | $27.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.22 | $30.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.40 | $32.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.79 | $39.59 |
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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