How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Hillcrest Heights, MD?
The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Hillcrest Heights, MD is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gaithersburg and Hillcrest Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg and Hillcrest 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 right to continue on I 270 Spur: Washington, Northern Virginia
2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cabin John Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cabin John Parkway
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Continue on Clara Barton Parkway
3.3 mi · 7 min · Clara Barton Parkway
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Continue on Canal Road Northwest
3.1 mi · 6 min · Canal Road Northwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Whitehurst Freeway
1.1 km · 2 min · Whitehurst Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 66 West: E Street
2376 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward E Street
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on E Street
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on E Street Expressway
1773 ft · 24 sec · E Street Expressway
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Continue on E Street Northwest
1554 ft · 34 sec · E Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 17th Street Northwest
1203 ft · 22 sec · 17th Street Northwest
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Continue on 17th Street Southwest
1609 ft · 40 sec · 17th Street Southwest
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Turn straight onto Independence Avenue Southwest
89 m · 10 sec · Independence Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Independence Avenue Southwest
1480 ft · 45 sec · Independence Avenue Southwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Maine Avenue Southwest
1471 ft · 28 sec · Maine Avenue Southwest
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Avenue Southwest
768 ft · 30 sec · Maine Avenue Southwest
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Take the ramp straight toward I 395 North
2465 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Southwest Freeway
1105 ft · 24 sec · Southwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 11th Street Southeast, Southeast Boulevard
1872 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto 11th Street Southeast
1607 ft · 46 sec · 11th Street Southeast
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
2387 ft · 60 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
1.2 mi · 3 min · Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Naylor Road Southeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Naylor Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Southern Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto 23rd Parkway
954 ft · 26 sec · 23rd Parkway
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Turn left onto Oxon Run Drive
102 m · 11 sec · Oxon Run Drive
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Continue on 23rd Parkway
116 m · 11 sec · 23rd Parkway
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Continue on 23rd Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · 23rd Parkway
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Continue on 23rd Parkway
78 m · 15 sec · 23rd Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 23rd Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaithersburg and Hillcrest 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.
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Keep slight left
6.61 mi · 00h 09m
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 Hillcrest Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaithersburg to Hillcrest Heights?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Glen Echo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Gaithersburg and 15.5 miles from Hillcrest Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gaithersburg and Sunny near Hillcrest Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Echo
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 Glen Echo.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Burke Centre
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Hillcrest Heights. Straight-line distance: 25.08 mi (40.37 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 Hillcrest Heights
City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 16,469 |
| Coordinates | 38.8328900, -76.9594200 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillcrest Heights (-76.95942, 38.83289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.01 | $10.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
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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