How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Randallstown, MD?

The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Randallstown, MD is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.01 mi
01h 05m
Flight
26.67 mi
42.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.67 mi
Kilometers
42.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.01 mi
Kilometers
59.56 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Randallstown
Wed, May 13, 3:55 PM EDT
Return by in Gaithersburg
Wed, May 13, 5:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gaithersburg
2026-05-13T14:50
Arrive Randallstown
Wed, May 13, 3:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Sykesville
MD

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

From Gaithersburg
18.5 mi
00h 32m
To Randallstown
18.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg and Randallstown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Frederick Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Frederick Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Montgomery Village Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Montgomery Village Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Midcounty Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Midcounty Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Woodfield Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Woodfield Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Warfield Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Warfield Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Laytonsville Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Laytonsville Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Laytonsville Road

    2436 ft · 53 sec · Laytonsville Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sundown Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Sundown Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Damascus Road

    1 km · 1 min · Damascus Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Georgia Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 97

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Route 97

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    2405 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Baltimore National Pike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Baltimore National Pike

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Marriottsville Road

    2133 ft · 47 sec · Marriottsville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Marriottsville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Marriottsville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old Frederick Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Frederick Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Woodstock Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Old Court Road

    5.1 mi · 11 min · Old Court Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Greens Lane

    38 m · 3 sec · Greens Lane

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Greens Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Greens Lane

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Liberty Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Liberty Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 97
12.4 mi · 34%
Old Court Road
5.13 mi · 14%
Sundown Road
4.07 mi · 11%
Woodfield Road
3.58 mi · 10%
Midcounty Highway
1.65 mi · 4%
Marriottsville Road
1.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Route 97

Continue on Route 97

6.62 mi · 00h 10m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 32m from Gaithersburg
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Gaithersburg and Mostly Cloudy near Randallstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gaithersburg to Randallstown?

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Gaithersburg and 18.5 miles from Randallstown.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Gaithersburg and Mostly Cloudy near Randallstown.

Stop Ideas Near Sykesville

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 Sykesville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 13.6 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 13.7 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 Sykesville.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Rockville station

36 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Randallstown. Straight-line distance: 26.67 mi (42.92 km).

Gaithersburg

#1 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population67,741
Coordinates39.1434400, -77.2013700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Randallstown

#2 Randallstown

Census designated place

Population32,430
Coordinates39.3673300, -76.7952500
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Gaithersburg (-77.20137, 39.14344)
End: Randallstown (-76.79525, 39.36733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.95 $6.49 $12.98
Diesel $5.98 $7.83 $15.67

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Gaithersburg and Randallstown. The current time is 14:50:23.

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.