How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Rosaryville, MD?

The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Rosaryville, MD is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.17 mi
01h 04m
Flight
34.01 mi
54.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.01 mi
Kilometers
54.73 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.17 mi
Kilometers
72.69 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosaryville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:22 AM EDT
Return by in Gaithersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 10:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gaithersburg
2026-04-19T08:17
Arrive Rosaryville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beltsville
MD

Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Gaithersburg
22.6 mi
00h 32m
To Rosaryville
22.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Frederick Avenue

    77 m · 12 sec · North Frederick Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1664 ft · 50 sec · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Diamond Avenue

    2663 ft · 1 min · West Diamond Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 270 South: Washington

    1531 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    24.7 mi · 33 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 4 South/East: Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 223: Woodyard Road, Westphalia, Clinton

    889 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Woodyard Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Woodyard Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Rosaryville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Rosaryville Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Crain Highway

    63 m · 11 sec · Crain Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crain Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
24.7 mi · 55%
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
7.96 mi · 18%
I 270 South
3.05 mi · 7%
Pennsylvania Avenue
2.95 mi · 7%
Rosaryville Road
2.73 mi · 6%
Woodyard Road
2.32 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

24.7 mi · 00h 33m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
34 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beltsville
00h 32m from Gaithersburg
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Gaithersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rosaryville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Beltsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Gaithersburg and 22.6 miles from Rosaryville.

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

The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gaithersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rosaryville.

Stop Ideas Near Beltsville

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 Beltsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.9 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 2 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beltsville.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

10 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

18 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

21 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

25 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Rosaryville. Straight-line distance: 34.01 mi (54.73 km).

Gaithersburg

#1 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Rosaryville

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population10,697
Coordinates38.7567800, -76.8096900
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Gaithersburg (-77.20137, 39.14344)
End: Rosaryville (-76.80969, 38.75678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.03 L · about $6.50
Round trip
$12.99
3.18 gal · 12.06 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.50 $12.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.95 $7.88 $15.75
Diesel $5.98 $9.51 $19.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gaithersburg and Rosaryville. The current time is 08:17:16.

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.