How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Rock Hall, MD?
The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Rock Hall, MD is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Frederick 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 Rock Hall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg and Rock Hall.
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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 · 1 min · North Frederick Avenue
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Turn left onto Quince Orchard Road
1131 ft · 28 sec · Quince Orchard Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North
1199 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 80: Urbana, Buckeystown
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Fingerboard Road
861 ft · 16 sec · Fingerboard Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fingerboard Road
33 m · 2 sec · Fingerboard Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Fingerboard Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Fingerboard Road
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Turn left onto Buckeystown Pike
4.5 mi · 7 min · Buckeystown Pike
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Turn right onto Tuscarora Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Tuscarora Road
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Turn sharp left onto Rock Hall Road
2822 ft · 2 min · Rock Hall Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rock Hall Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaithersburg and Rock Hall.
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.
I 270 North
Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Gaithersburg and Rain Showers near Rock Hall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaithersburg to Rock Hall?
The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Green Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Gaithersburg and 15 miles from Rock Hall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gaithersburg and Rain Showers near Rock Hall.
Stop Ideas Near Green Valley
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 Green Valley.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Rock Hall. Straight-line distance: 19.42 mi (31.26 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 Rock Hall
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,255 |
| Coordinates | 39.2687100, -77.5261000 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rock Hall (-77.5261, 39.26871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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