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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Carroll 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 Randallstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg and Randallstown.
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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 · 2 min · North Frederick Avenue
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Turn right onto Montgomery Village Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Montgomery Village Avenue
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Turn right onto Midcounty Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Midcounty Highway
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Turn left onto Woodfield Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Woodfield Road
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Turn right onto Warfield Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Warfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Laytonsville Road
54 m · 4 sec · Laytonsville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Laytonsville Road
2436 ft · 53 sec · Laytonsville Road
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Turn right onto Sundown Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Sundown Road
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Turn slight right onto Damascus Road
1 km · 1 min · Damascus Road
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Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Route 97
6.6 mi · 10 min · Route 97
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Take the ramp slight right
2405 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Baltimore National Pike
1.5 km · 1 min · Baltimore National Pike
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Turn left onto Marriottsville Road
2133 ft · 47 sec · Marriottsville Road
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Continue on Marriottsville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Marriottsville Road
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Turn right onto Old Frederick Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Frederick Road
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Turn left onto Woodstock Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Road
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Continue on Old Court Road
5.1 mi · 11 min · Old Court Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Greens Lane
38 m · 3 sec · Greens Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Greens Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Greens Lane
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Turn right onto Liberty Road
10 m · 1 sec · Liberty Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sykesville.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Randallstown. Straight-line distance: 26.67 mi (42.92 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 Randallstown
Census designated place
| Population | 32,430 |
| Coordinates | 39.3673300, -76.7952500 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Randallstown (-76.79525, 39.36733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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
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