How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Layhill Village, MD?

The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Layhill Village, MD is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.71 mi
00h 21m
Flight
9.02 mi
14.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.02 mi
Kilometers
14.52 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.71 mi
Kilometers
20.45 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Layhill Village
Sat, Nov 7, 7:36 AM EST
Return by in Gaithersburg
Sat, Nov 7, 7:57 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gaithersburg
2026-11-07T07:15
Arrive Layhill Village
Sat, Nov 7, 7:36 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gaithersburg
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Redland
MD

A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland.

From Gaithersburg
6.3 mi
00h 10m
To Layhill Village
6.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 15 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg and Layhill Village.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue

    993 ft · 17 sec · North Frederick Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Frederick Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Frederick Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Frederick Road

    1906 ft · 43 sec · Frederick Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Shady Grove Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Shady Grove Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto MD 200 Toll East

    2888 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Intercounty Connector

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 182: Norwood, Glenmont

    1237 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Layhill Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Layhill Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Gate Drive

    1900 ft · 1 min · East Gate Drive

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Gate Drive

    122 m · 23 sec · North Gate Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Gate Terrace

    46 m · 7 sec · North Gate Terrace

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Gate Terrace

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Intercounty Connector
7.45 mi · 59%
South Frederick Avenue
1.37 mi · 11%
Shady Grove Road
1.13 mi · 9%
Layhill Road
0.95 mi · 7%
MD 200 Toll East
0.55 mi · 4%
Frederick Road
0.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Intercounty Connector

Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

7.45 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redland
00h 10m from Gaithersburg
Leave By
7:48 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gaithersburg and Sunny near Layhill Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gaithersburg to Layhill Village?

The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Redland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Gaithersburg and 6.3 miles from Layhill Village.

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

The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gaithersburg and Sunny near Layhill Village.

Stop Ideas Near Redland

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 Redland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 3.6 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rockville station

7 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

30 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

32 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Layhill Village. Straight-line distance: 9.02 mi (14.52 km).

Gaithersburg

#1 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population67,741
Coordinates39.1434400, -77.2013700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
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#2 Layhill Village

Layhill Village is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0842800, -77.0513700
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Gaithersburg (-77.20137, 39.14344)
End: Layhill Village (-77.05137, 39.08428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.7 L · about $1.78
Round trip
$3.56
0.9 gal · 3.4 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.78 $3.56
Mid-grade $4.57 $2.06 $4.11
Premium $4.89 $2.20 $4.40
Diesel $6.30 $2.84 $5.67

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Gaithersburg and Layhill Village. The current time is 07:15:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.