How far is Gaithersburg, MD from White Oak, MD?
The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to White Oak, MD is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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.
Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gaithersburg and White Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg and White Oak.
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Start on the route
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue
993 ft · 17 sec · North Frederick Avenue
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Continue on South Frederick Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Frederick Avenue
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Continue on Frederick Road
1906 ft · 43 sec · Frederick Road
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Turn left onto Shady Grove Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Shady Grove Road
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Turn left onto MD 200 Toll East
2888 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
10.2 mi · 13 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
1269 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 650 South: White Oak
110 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto New Hampshire Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Turn right onto Lockwood Drive
152 m · 16 sec · Lockwood Drive
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Turn right
118 m · 31 sec
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Turn right
42 m · 10 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 White Oak.
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.
Intercounty Connector
Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
10.2 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gaithersburg and Mostly Sunny near White Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaithersburg to White Oak?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Olney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Gaithersburg and 10.3 miles from White Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gaithersburg and Mostly Sunny near White Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Olney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olney.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and White Oak. Straight-line distance: 13.27 mi (21.35 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 White Oak
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 19,020 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -76.9930300 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.993118, 39.039818)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
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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