How far is Greensboro, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?
The driving distance from Greensboro, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.8 miles (122 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greensboro and Gaithersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Gaithersburg.
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Start on East Sunset Avenue
42 m · 10 sec · East Sunset Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1924 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Ridgely Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Ridgely Road
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Continue on 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on Ridgely Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Ridgely Road
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Take the ramp slight right
106 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shore Highway
1.1 km · 59 sec · Shore Highway
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Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Take the exit slight right
527 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 40 min · Ocean Gateway
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
2347 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
3221 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 South: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Quince Orchard Road
1387 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto West Diamond Avenue
2537 ft · 51 sec · West Diamond Avenue
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Turn left onto Meem Avenue
616 ft · 29 sec · Meem Avenue
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1033 ft · 35 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue
77 m · 7 sec · North Frederick Avenue
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Turn right
26 m · 6 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 Greensboro and Gaithersburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ocean Gateway
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greensboro and Mostly Sunny near Gaithersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Gaithersburg?
The road trip is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Parole is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Greensboro and 48.3 miles from Gaithersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.8 miles (122 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.57 one way or $27.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greensboro and Mostly Sunny near Gaithersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Parole
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Annapolis City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parole.
Kent Island, MD
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Gaithersburg. Straight-line distance: 75.83 mi (122.04 km).
#1 Greensboro
Town located on the banks of the Choptank River in Caroline County, Maryland
| Population | 1,878 |
| Coordinates | 38.9737200, -75.8049300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gaithersburg
The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 67,741 |
| Coordinates | 39.1434400, -77.2013700 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-77.201269, 39.143361)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.57 | $27.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.27 | $30.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.45 | $32.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.85 | $39.71 |
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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