How far is Manchester, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?
The driving distance from Manchester, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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.
City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Gaithersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Gaithersburg.
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Start on Westminster Street
142 m · 13 sec · Westminster Street
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Continue on Westminster Street
2032 ft · 59 sec · Westminster Street
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Turn left onto Manchester Road
7.8 mi · 11 min · Manchester Road
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
3239 ft · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Liberty Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Liberty Street
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Continue on Ridge Road
22.2 mi · 35 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Woodfield Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Woodfield Road
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Turn right onto Valley Park Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Valley Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Road
5.3 mi · 10 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
3 mi · 5 min · Frederick Road
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Continue on North Frederick Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · 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 Manchester 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.
Ridge Road
Continue on Ridge Road
22.2 mi · 00h 35m
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 Manchester and Sunny near Gaithersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Gaithersburg?
The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Mount Airy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Manchester and 24 miles from Gaithersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manchester and Sunny near Gaithersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Airy.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Gaithersburg. Straight-line distance: 39.56 mi (63.67 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 4,876 |
| Coordinates | 39.6612100, -76.8849800 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
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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