How far is Gaithersburg, MD from New Windsor, MD?

The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to New Windsor, MD is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
33.73 mi
00h 57m
Flight
27.99 mi
45.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.99 mi
Kilometers
45.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.73 mi
Kilometers
54.28 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Windsor
Sun, May 24, 7:52 PM EDT
Return by in Gaithersburg
Sun, May 24, 8:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gaithersburg
2026-05-24T18:54
Arrive New Windsor
Sun, May 24, 7:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Mount Airy
MD

City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States

From Gaithersburg
16.9 mi
00h 28m
To New Windsor
16.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Today

Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg and New Windsor.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Frederick Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Frederick Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Frederick Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Frederick Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    5.3 mi · 10 min · Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Valley Park Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Valley Park Drive

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodfield Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Woodfield Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    15.3 mi · 24 min · Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Marston Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Marston Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Marston Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Marston Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto New Windsor Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · New Windsor Road

  11. 11

    Continue on High Street

    916 ft · 24 sec · High Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Church Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ridge Road
20.6 mi · 61%
Marston Road
3.8 mi · 11%
Frederick Road
2.93 mi · 9%
North Frederick Avenue
2.15 mi · 6%
New Windsor Road
1.75 mi · 5%
Woodfield Road
1.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ridge Road

Turn right onto Ridge Road

15.3 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Airy
00h 28m from Gaithersburg
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Gaithersburg and Rain Showers near New Windsor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gaithersburg to New Windsor?

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Mount Airy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Gaithersburg and 16.8 miles from New Windsor.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Gaithersburg and Rain Showers near New Windsor.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy

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 Mount Airy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 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 14.7 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Airy.

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

20 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

22 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

32 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

45 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and New Windsor. Straight-line distance: 27.99 mi (45.04 km).

Gaithersburg

#1 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population67,741
Coordinates39.1434400, -77.2013700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
New Windsor

#2 New Windsor

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

Population1,404
Coordinates39.5420500, -77.1080400
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Gaithersburg (-77.20137, 39.14344)
End: New Windsor (-77.10804, 39.54205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.51 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.72
2.38 gal · 9.02 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.86 $9.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.47 $10.95
Premium $4.95 $5.90 $11.79
Diesel $5.98 $7.12 $14.23

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Gaithersburg and New Windsor. The current time is 18:54:34.

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.