How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Mountain Lake Park, MD?
The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Mountain Lake Park, MD is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Maryland
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gaithersburg and Mountain Lake Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg and Mountain Lake Park.
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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
52.1 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
45.4 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 36: Westernport, Frostburg
1983 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 36 South: Westernport
84 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto New Georges Creek Road Southwest
3.6 mi · 6 min · New Georges Creek Road Southwest
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Turn slight left onto Paradise Street Southwest
1 km · 2 min · Paradise Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Georges Creek Road Southwest
1579 ft · 38 sec · New Georges Creek Road Southwest
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Continue on Lower Georges Creek Road Southwest
1.7 mi · 4 min · Lower Georges Creek Road Southwest
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Continue on East Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on New Georges Creek Road Southwest
7.4 mi · 12 min · New Georges Creek Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Front Street
1642 ft · 28 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Pratt Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Pratt Street
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Continue on Maryland Highway
14.3 mi · 22 min · Maryland Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maryland Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Maryland Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maryland Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaithersburg and Mountain Lake Park.
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 70 West
Merge slight right
52.1 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Gaithersburg and Rain Showers Likely near Mountain Lake Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaithersburg to Mountain Lake Park?
The road trip is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Gaithersburg and 78.8 miles from Mountain Lake Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.72 one way or $45.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gaithersburg and Rain Showers Likely near Mountain Lake Park.
Stop Ideas Near Hancock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hancock.
Hancock, MD
Martinsburg station
Hagerstown, MD
Cumberland, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Mountain Lake Park. Straight-line distance: 117.94 mi (189.81 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 Mountain Lake Park
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,065 |
| Coordinates | 39.3984300, -79.3817100 |
| Altitude | 748 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain Lake Park (-79.38171, 39.39843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $22.72 | $45.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.57 | $51.14 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $27.54 | $55.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $33.25 | $66.50 |
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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