How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Springdale, MD?
The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Springdale, MD is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 00h 46m.
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.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gaithersburg and Springdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg and Springdale.
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Start on the route
26 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto North Frederick Avenue
77 m · 12 sec · North Frederick Avenue
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1664 ft · 50 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto West Diamond Avenue
2663 ft · 1 min · West Diamond Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 270 South: Washington
1531 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
2482 ft · 33 sec · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 704 West: Martin Luther King Jr Highway, Glenarden
1084 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 704 South: Glenarden, Martin Luther King Jr Highway
543 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
2769 ft · 53 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
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Turn left onto Whitfield Chapel Road
1088 ft · 43 sec · Whitfield Chapel Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ardmore Road
780 ft · 25 sec · Ardmore Road
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Turn right
30 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Ardwick Ardmore Road
3210 ft · 2 min · Ardwick Ardmore Road
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Turn left onto Heidi Lane
860 ft · 38 sec · Heidi Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Heidi Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaithersburg and Springdale.
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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Gaithersburg and Clear near Springdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaithersburg to Springdale?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Forest Glen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Gaithersburg and 15.8 miles from Springdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.39 one way or $8.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Gaithersburg and Clear near Springdale.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Glen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Glen.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 24.1 mi (38.78 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 Springdale
Springdale is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9376100, -76.8388600 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springdale (-76.83886, 38.93761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.92 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
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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