How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Hurlock, MD?

The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Hurlock, MD is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
105.14 mi
02h 33m
Flight
80.84 mi
130.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.84 mi
Kilometers
130.1 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.14 mi
Kilometers
169.21 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hurlock
Mon, May 25, 12:31 PM EDT
Return by in Gaithersburg
Mon, May 25, 3:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gaithersburg
2026-05-25T09:58
Arrive Hurlock
Mon, May 25, 12:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Cape Saint Claire
MD

Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

From Gaithersburg
52.5 mi
01h 16m
To Hurlock
52.6 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Frederick Avenue

    77 m · 12 sec · North Frederick Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1664 ft · 50 sec · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Diamond Avenue

    2663 ft · 1 min · West Diamond Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 270 South: Washington

    1531 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    16.3 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    15.7 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Black Dog Alley

    3.6 mi · 8 min · Black Dog Alley

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dover Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Dover Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Dover Bridge Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Dover Bridge Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Preston Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Preston Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East New Market-Ellwood Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · East New Market-Ellwood Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Waddells Corner Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Waddells Corner Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Academy Street

    2976 ft · 59 sec · Academy Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    1848 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 21%
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 18%
US 50 East
16.7 mi · 16%
Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 15%
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
7.96 mi · 8%
Dover Bridge Road
5.87 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

21.6 mi · 00h 30m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Saint Claire
01h 16m from Gaithersburg
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gaithersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hurlock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Cape Saint Claire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.5 miles from Gaithersburg and 52.6 miles from Hurlock.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Gaithersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hurlock.

Stop Ideas Near Cape Saint Claire

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cape Saint Claire, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cape Saint Claire.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

20 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

38 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Hurlock. Straight-line distance: 80.84 mi (130.1 km).

Gaithersburg

#1 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Hurlock

Town of the United States

Population2,007
Coordinates38.6242800, -75.8543800
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Gaithersburg (-77.20137, 39.14344)
End: Hurlock (-75.85438, 38.62428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.04 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
7.42 gal · 28.08 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.06 $34.12
Premium $4.95 $18.38 $36.76
Diesel $5.98 $22.19 $44.37

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Gaithersburg and Hurlock. The current time is 09:58:32.

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.