How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Edgemere, MD?

The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Edgemere, MD is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.44 mi
01h 14m
Flight
40.91 mi
65.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.91 mi
Kilometers
65.84 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.44 mi
Kilometers
87.62 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgemere
Sun, Apr 19, 6:52 AM EDT
Return by in Gaithersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gaithersburg
2026-04-19T05:37
Arrive Edgemere
Sun, Apr 19, 6:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gaithersburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Gaithersburg
27.2 mi
00h 37m
To Edgemere
27.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue

    993 ft · 17 sec · North Frederick Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Frederick Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Frederick Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Frederick Road

    1906 ft · 43 sec · Frederick Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Shady Grove Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Shady Grove Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto MD 200 Toll East

    2888 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    15.9 mi · 20 min · Intercounty Connector

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

    2257 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive

    2986 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville

    2970 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 150: Eastern Avenue

    1335 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 150 East: Eastern Avenue, East Essex

    78 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto MD 151 South

    1126 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Point Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Point Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    2191 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Beltway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 151: Sparrows Point

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 151 South: North Point Boulevard, Sparrows Point, North Point State Park

    969 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North Point Boulevard

    843 ft · 20 sec · North Point Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Point Road

    2488 ft · 1 min · North Point Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Lynch Road

    38 m · 4 sec · Lynch Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lynch Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 198 West
25.7 mi · 47%
Intercounty Connector
15.9 mi · 29%
Baltimore Beltway
3.41 mi · 6%
MD 198
1.51 mi · 3%
South Frederick Avenue
1.37 mi · 3%
North Point Boulevard
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MD 198 West

Merge slight left

20.1 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 37m from Gaithersburg
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Gaithersburg and Rain Showers near Edgemere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Gaithersburg and 27.3 miles from Edgemere.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gaithersburg and Rain Showers near Edgemere.

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

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 North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Edgemere. Straight-line distance: 40.91 mi (65.84 km).

Gaithersburg

#1 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population67,741
Coordinates39.1434400, -77.2013700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Edgemere

#2 Edgemere

Census designated place

Population8,669
Coordinates39.2420500, -76.4480200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Gaithersburg (-77.20137, 39.14344)
End: Edgemere (-76.44802, 39.24205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.27 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.69
3.84 gal · 14.54 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.85 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.83 $17.66
Premium $4.95 $9.51 $19.02
Diesel $5.98 $11.48 $22.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gaithersburg and Edgemere. The current time is 05:37:27.

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.