How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Travilah, MD?

The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Travilah, MD is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.74 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.11 mi
9.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.11 mi
Kilometers
9.84 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.74 mi
Kilometers
10.84 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Travilah
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Return by in Gaithersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gaithersburg
2026-04-23T03:25
Arrive Travilah
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gaithersburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
North Potomac
MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Gaithersburg
3.4 mi
00h 06m
To Travilah
3.4 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Muddy Branch Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Muddy Branch Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Dufief Mill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Dufief Mill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Travilah Road

    1796 ft · 39 sec · Travilah Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Travilah Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Travilah Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Travilah Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muddy Branch Road
3.14 mi · 47%
Dufief Mill Road
1.97 mi · 29%
Travilah Road
1.25 mi · 18%
Chestnut Street
0.32 mi · 5%
North Frederick Avenue
0.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Muddy Branch Road

Continue on Muddy Branch Road

3.14 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
6.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Potomac
00h 06m from Gaithersburg
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gaithersburg and Sunny near Travilah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

North Potomac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Gaithersburg and 3.4 miles from Travilah.

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

The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gaithersburg and Sunny near Travilah.

Stop Ideas Near North Potomac

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 North Potomac and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 4 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Potomac.

RAIL

Rockville station

10 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

30 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Burke Centre

32 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Union Station

35 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Travilah. Straight-line distance: 6.11 mi (9.84 km).

Gaithersburg

#1 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Travilah

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population12,159
Coordinates39.0690000, -77.2630400
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Gaithersburg (-77.20137, 39.14344)
End: Travilah (-77.26304, 39.069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.9 L · about $0.98
Round trip
$1.96
0.48 gal · 1.8 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.98 $1.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.10 $2.21
Premium $4.95 $1.19 $2.38
Diesel $5.98 $1.44 $2.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gaithersburg and Travilah. The current time is 03:25:56.

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.