How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Keedysville, MD?
The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Keedysville, MD is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Frederick 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 Keedysville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg and Keedysville.
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Start on the route
26 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto North Frederick Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · North Frederick Avenue
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Turn left onto Quince Orchard Road
1131 ft · 28 sec · Quince Orchard Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North
1199 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
1986 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown
1899 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 Alternate: Braddock Heights, Middletown
1501 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Old National Pike
2.7 mi · 5 min · Old National Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Old National Pike
6.1 mi · 9 min · Old National Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
35 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Potomac Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Potomac Street
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Continue on Shepherdstown Pike
1.6 mi · 2 min · Shepherdstown Pike
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Turn left onto Keedy Drive
141 m · 13 sec · Keedy Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
3139 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Antietam Drive
57 m · 10 sec · Antietam Drive
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Turn right onto Mount Vernon Drive
46 m · 7 sec · Mount Vernon Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaithersburg and Keedysville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 270 North
Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Gaithersburg and Rain Showers Likely near Keedysville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaithersburg to Keedysville?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 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?
Ballenger Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Gaithersburg and 20.3 miles from Keedysville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gaithersburg and Rain Showers Likely near Keedysville.
Stop Ideas Near Ballenger Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Harpers Ferry
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Keedysville. Straight-line distance: 35.64 mi (57.36 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 Keedysville
Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,220 |
| Coordinates | 39.4862100, -77.6997100 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keedysville (-77.69971, 39.48621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.08 | $14.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
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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