How far is Layhill Village, MD from Takoma Park, MD?
The driving distance from Layhill Village, MD to Takoma Park, MD is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Layhill Village and Takoma Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Layhill Village and Takoma Park.
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Start on North Gate Terrace
713 ft · 33 sec · North Gate Terrace
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Gate Lane
689 ft · 35 sec · North Gate Lane
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Turn left onto North Gate Drive
704 ft · 33 sec · North Gate Drive
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Turn right onto Post Lane
96 m · 16 sec · Post Lane
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Turn right onto Layhill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Layhill Road
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Continue on Georgia Avenue
5.4 mi · 13 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right
29 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East-West Highway
67 m · 11 sec · East-West Highway
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Turn left onto Burlington Avenue
895 ft · 27 sec · Burlington Avenue
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Continue on Philadelphia Avenue
1.1 mi · 4 min · Philadelphia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Philadelphia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Layhill Village and Takoma Park.
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.
Georgia Avenue
Continue on Georgia Avenue
5.36 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.
Sunny leaving Layhill Village and Sunny near Takoma Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Layhill Village to Takoma Park?
The road trip is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Forest Glen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Layhill Village and 5.7 miles from Takoma Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.42 one way or $2.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Layhill Village and Sunny near Takoma Park.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Glen
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
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Glen.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Layhill Village and Takoma Park. Straight-line distance: 7.72 mi (12.42 km).
#1 Layhill Village
Layhill Village is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0842800, -77.0513700 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Takoma Park
City in Maryland, United States
| Population | 17,696 |
| Coordinates | 38.9778900, -77.0074800 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: Philadelphia Avenue (-77.007489, 38.977885)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $3.96 | $1.42 | $2.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
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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