How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Darnestown, MD?
The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Darnestown, MD is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Montgomery 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 Darnestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg and Darnestown.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · West Diamond Avenue
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Turn left onto Quince Orchard Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Quince Orchard Road
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Turn slight right
47 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Darnestown Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Darnestown Road
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Turn right
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
46 m · 11 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 Darnestown.
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.
Quince Orchard Road
Turn left onto Quince Orchard Road
2.67 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Gaithersburg and Rain Showers near Darnestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaithersburg to Darnestown?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
North Potomac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Gaithersburg and 3.2 miles from Darnestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gaithersburg and Rain Showers near Darnestown.
Stop Ideas Near North Potomac
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Herndon Old Town Hall
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Potomac.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Burke Centre
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Darnestown. Straight-line distance: 5.54 mi (8.91 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 Darnestown
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 6,802 |
| Coordinates | 39.1034400, -77.2908200 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Darnestown (-77.29082, 39.10344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.94 | $1.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.38 | $2.75 |
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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