How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Maryland City, MD?
The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Maryland City, MD is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery 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 Maryland City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg and Maryland City.
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Start on the route
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue
993 ft · 17 sec · North Frederick Avenue
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Continue on South Frederick Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Frederick Avenue
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Continue on Frederick Road
1906 ft · 43 sec · Frederick Road
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Turn left onto Shady Grove Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Shady Grove Road
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Turn left onto MD 200 Toll East
2888 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
17.2 mi · 22 min · Intercounty Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Laurel
1020 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Baltimore Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Continue on Baltimore Street
142 m · 13 sec · Baltimore Street
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Continue on Baltimore Avenue
741 ft · 18 sec · Baltimore Avenue
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Continue on Baltimore Street
704 ft · 19 sec · Baltimore Street
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Turn slight right
128 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Gorman Avenue
105 m · 8 sec · Gorman Avenue
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Continue on Fort Meade Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Fort Meade Road
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Continue on Laurel Fort Meade Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road
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Turn sharp right onto Old Line Avenue
2510 ft · 2 min · Old Line Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Hall South
617 ft · 32 sec · Park Hall South
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Turn left onto Wye Mills South
859 ft · 40 sec · Wye Mills South
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Turn right onto Vale Summit South
140 m · 20 sec · Vale Summit South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vale Summit South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaithersburg and Maryland City.
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.
Intercounty Connector
Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
17.2 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gaithersburg and Mostly Sunny near Maryland City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaithersburg to Maryland City?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Colesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Gaithersburg and 13.2 miles from Maryland City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gaithersburg and Mostly Sunny near Maryland City.
Stop Ideas Near Colesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colesville.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Maryland City. Straight-line distance: 20.87 mi (33.58 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 Maryland City
Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 16,093 |
| Coordinates | 39.0920500, -76.8177500 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maryland City (-76.81775, 39.09205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
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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