How far is Indian Head, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?
The driving distance from Indian Head, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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 08m.
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.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Head and Gaithersburg.
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Start on Indian Head Highway
18.8 mi · 28 min · Indian Head Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Washington, Richmond
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Thru)
8 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway (Thru)
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Capital Beltway
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Continue on Capital Beltway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
16 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270: Rockville, Frederick
3.1 mi · 4 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 Indian Head and Gaithersburg.
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.
Indian Head Highway
Start on Indian Head Highway
18.8 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Indian Head and Sunny near Gaithersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indian Head to Gaithersburg?
The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Indian Head and 30 miles from Gaithersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indian Head and Sunny near Gaithersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Heights
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
District of Columbia Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Heights.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indian Head and Gaithersburg. Straight-line distance: 37.6 mi (60.51 km).
#1 Indian Head
Town in Charles County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,787 |
| Coordinates | 38.6001200, -77.1622000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.50 | $25.00 |
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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