How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Fairmount Heights, MD?
The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Fairmount Heights, MD is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated area 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 Fairmount Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg and Fairmount Heights.
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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
13.1 mi · 17 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Washington
2426 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
2902 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
817 ft · 12 sec · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Eastern Avenue, Aquatic Gardens
585 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Kenilworth Avenue
127 m · 18 sec · Kenilworth Avenue
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Turn left onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto J Street
1541 ft · 1 min · J Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 59th Avenue
24 m · 7 sec · 59th Avenue
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Turn left onto H Street
14 m · 2 sec · H Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · H Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaithersburg and Fairmount 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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
13.1 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Gaithersburg and Sunny near Fairmount Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaithersburg to Fairmount Heights?
The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Forest Glen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Gaithersburg and 16.4 miles from Fairmount Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gaithersburg and Sunny near Fairmount Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Glen
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 Forest Glen.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Fairmount Heights. Straight-line distance: 22.72 mi (36.56 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 Fairmount Heights
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,523 |
| Coordinates | 38.9009500, -76.9155300 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairmount Heights (-76.91553, 38.90095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.75 | $11.49 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.94 | $13.87 |
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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