How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Perryman, MD?
The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Perryman, MD is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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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 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Howard 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 Perryman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg and Perryman.
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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
15.9 mi · 20 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
2257 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive
2986 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville
2970 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight right
91 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
11 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 543: Belcamp
2401 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Riverside Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Riverside Parkway
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Turn right onto Pulaski Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Pulaski Highway
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Continue on South Philadelphia Boulevard
2430 ft · 35 sec · South Philadelphia Boulevard
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Turn right onto Spesutia Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Spesutia Road
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Turn straight onto Perryman Road
143 m · 14 sec · Perryman Road
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Continue on Perryman Road
1303 ft · 36 sec · Perryman Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Perryman Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaithersburg and Perryman.
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
15.9 mi · 00h 20m
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 Sunny near Perryman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaithersburg to Perryman?
The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Gaithersburg and 36.4 miles from Perryman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $21.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gaithersburg and Mostly Sunny near Perryman.
Stop Ideas Near Elkridge
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 Elkridge.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Perryman. Straight-line distance: 57.87 mi (93.13 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 Perryman
Census designated place
| Population | 2,342 |
| Coordinates | 39.4695500, -76.2044000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perryman (-76.2044, 39.46955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.82 | $23.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.73 | $25.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.37 | $30.74 |
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 · Apr 15, 2026
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