How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Reisterstown, MD?
The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Reisterstown, MD is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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 Reisterstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg and Reisterstown.
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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
7.5 mi · 12 min · Route 97
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Turn right onto Old Frederick Road
1788 ft · 49 sec · Old Frederick Road
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Continue on Forsythe Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Forsythe Road
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Turn left onto West Friendship Road
826 ft · 17 sec · West Friendship Road
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Continue on Main Street
132 m · 16 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Sandosky Road
2050 ft · 1 min · Sandosky Road
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Turn left onto Sykesville Road
7.9 mi · 14 min · Sykesville Road
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Turn right onto Gamber Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Gamber Road
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Take the ramp slight right
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Baltimore Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Boulevard
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Continue on Westminster Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Westminster Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · Westminster Pike
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Turn right
96 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
6 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaithersburg and Reisterstown.
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.
Sykesville Road
Turn left onto Sykesville Road
7.9 mi · 00h 14m
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 Reisterstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaithersburg to Reisterstown?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 20.3 miles from Gaithersburg and 20.3 miles from Reisterstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Gaithersburg and Mostly Cloudy near Reisterstown.
Stop Ideas Near Sykesville
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 Sykesville.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Reisterstown. Straight-line distance: 29.97 mi (48.24 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 Reisterstown
Census designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 25,968 |
| Coordinates | 39.4697600, -76.8319000 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reisterstown (-76.8319, 39.46976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.08 | $14.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
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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