How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Kingstown, MD?

The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Kingstown, MD is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
92.76 mi
02h 07m
Flight
61.75 mi
99.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.75 mi
Kilometers
99.37 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.76 mi
Kilometers
149.28 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingstown
Thu, Apr 16, 3:26 AM EDT
Return by in Gaithersburg
Thu, Apr 16, 5:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gaithersburg
2026-04-16T01:18
Arrive Kingstown
Thu, Apr 16, 3:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Parole
MD

Provisional release from prison, with certain conditions such as probation in some states

From Gaithersburg
46.4 mi
01h 03m
To Kingstown
46.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 213 North

    1814 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Centreville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Commerce Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Church Hill Road

    14.5 mi · 22 min · Church Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Fey Road

    49 m · 7 sec · Fey Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fey Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
27.3 mi · 29%
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 20%
Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 18%
Church Hill Road
14.5 mi · 16%
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
7.96 mi · 9%
I 270 South
3.05 mi · 3%
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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parole
01h 03m from Gaithersburg
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gaithersburg and Partly Sunny near Kingstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Parole is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Gaithersburg and 46.4 miles from Kingstown.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.36 one way or $26.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gaithersburg and Partly Sunny near Kingstown.

Stop Ideas Near Parole

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Parole and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Annapolis City Hall
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

Annapolis City Hall

Annapolis , MD
160 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parole.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

25 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

29 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

37 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Kingstown. Straight-line distance: 61.75 mi (99.37 km).

Gaithersburg

#1 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Kingstown

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population1,733
Coordinates39.2048300, -76.0513300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Gaithersburg (-77.20137, 39.14344)
End: Kingstown (-76.05133, 39.20483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.39 L · about $13.36
Round trip
$26.72
6.54 gal · 24.78 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.36 $26.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.04 $30.08
Premium $4.95 $16.20 $32.40
Diesel $5.98 $19.55 $39.11

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Gaithersburg and Kingstown. The current time is 01:18:33.

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.