How far is Hunt Valley, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?

The driving distance from Hunt Valley, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
56.64 mi
01h 02m
Flight
38.77 mi
62.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.77 mi
Kilometers
62.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.64 mi
Kilometers
91.15 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gaithersburg
Fri, Oct 16, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Hunt Valley
Fri, Oct 16, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hunt Valley
2026-10-15T23:30
Arrive Gaithersburg
Fri, Oct 16, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hunt Valley
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Hunt Valley
27.8 mi
00h 31m
To Gaithersburg
28.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hunt Valley and Gaithersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Hunters Run Drive

    570 ft · 27 sec · Hunters Run Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Paper Mill Road

    1461 ft · 29 sec · Paper Mill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Ashland Road

    2275 ft · 53 sec · Ashland Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto York Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · York Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Timonium Road

    2458 ft · 1 min · West Timonium Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 South: Baltimore

    1050 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 West, I 83 West: Baltimore

    2289 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick

    829 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    2891 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

    16.4 mi · 21 min · Columbia Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll

    562 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 200 Toll West

    3069 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Intercounty Connector

  18. 18

    Continue on Intercounty Connector

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Intercounty Connector

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2718 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Frederick Road

    1160 ft · 27 sec · Frederick Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Frederick Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Frederick Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    26 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
16.4 mi · 29%
Intercounty Connector
13.5 mi · 24%
Baltimore Beltway
10.9 mi · 19%
I 70 West
4.21 mi · 7%
York Road
3.7 mi · 7%
South Frederick Avenue
1.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Pike

Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

16.4 mi · 00h 21m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 31m from Hunt Valley
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hunt Valley and Chance Rain Showers near Gaithersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hunt Valley to Gaithersburg?

The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Hunt Valley and 28.9 miles from Gaithersburg.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hunt Valley and Chance Rain Showers near Gaithersburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hunt Valley and Gaithersburg. Straight-line distance: 38.77 mi (62.4 km).

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#1 Hunt Valley

Hunt Valley is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4998300, -76.6410800
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Gaithersburg

#2 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population67,741
Coordinates39.1434400, -77.2013700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Hunters Run Drive (-76.641184, 39.499854)
End: (-77.201269, 39.143361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.57 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.96
4 gal · 15.14 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $8.48 $16.96
Mid-grade $4.84 $9.68 $19.37
Premium $5.15 $10.29 $20.58
Diesel $6.36 $12.72 $25.45

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hunt Valley and Gaithersburg. The current time is 23:30:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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