How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Frederick, MD?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Gaithersburg and Frederick is 21.8 miles (35.09 km).

Flight distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Frederick, MD is 21.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Gaithersburg, Maryland to Frederick, Maryland is: 24.13 miles (38.83 km) by car.

Driving from Gaithersburg to Frederick will take approximately 00 hours 29 minutes.

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#1 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Gaithersburg is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Gaithersburg Arts and Entertainment District and the Gaithersburg Metro Station.

Population 67741
GPS Coordinates 39°8'36"N 77°12'5"W
Latitude 39.1434400
Longitude -77.2013700
Altitude 153
Country United States
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#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland. It is located on the Monocacy River in western Maryland. Frederick is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and the Frederick Arts Council.

Population 73308
GPS Coordinates 39°24'51"N 77°24'38"W
Latitude 39.4142700
Longitude -77.4105400
Altitude 87
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Gaithersburg and Frederick

The distance between Gaithersburg and Frederick is 39 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 25 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Gaithersburg and Frederick. The current time is 17:25:44.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.22 liters (0.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gaithersburg and Frederick.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gaithersburg to Frederick is $2.86 (diesel $3.75).

Maryland gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.93 $4.24 $4.41
Total $2.86 $3.35 $3.61 $3.75

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Maryland ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.364 (Diesel $4.407) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gaithersburg and Frederick (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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