How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Marlboro Meadows, MD?
The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Marlboro Meadows, MD is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place in Prince George's 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 Marlboro Meadows.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg and Marlboro Meadows.
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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 left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
6.9 mi · 8 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301, MD 3: Richmond, Crofton
1099 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Richmond
2325 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto North West Crain Highway
7.7 mi · 11 min · North West Crain Highway
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Turn left onto Village Drive West
1.4 km · 3 min · Village Drive West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Village Drive West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaithersburg and Marlboro Meadows.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gaithersburg and Mostly Cloudy near Marlboro Meadows.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaithersburg to Marlboro Meadows?
The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Beltsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Gaithersburg and 22.7 miles from Marlboro Meadows.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.33 one way or $12.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gaithersburg and Mostly Cloudy near Marlboro Meadows.
Stop Ideas Near Beltsville
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 Beltsville.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Marlboro Meadows. Straight-line distance: 33.66 mi (54.17 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 Marlboro Meadows
Marlboro Meadows is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8362200, -76.7149700 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marlboro Meadows (-76.71497, 38.83622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $3.96 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $10.08 | $20.17 |
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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