How far is Maugansville, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?

The driving distance from Maugansville, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
56.44 mi
00h 59m
Flight
47.77 mi
76.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.77 mi
Kilometers
76.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.44 mi
Kilometers
90.83 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gaithersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:16 AM EDT
Return by in Maugansville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maugansville
2026-04-19T05:17
Arrive Gaithersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maugansville
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
Braddock Heights
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Maugansville
28.2 mi
00h 29m
To Gaithersburg
28.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maugansville and Gaithersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Maugansville Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Maugansville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maugans Avenue

    3268 ft · 1 min · Maugans Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

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

    1239 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Frederick

    1276 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Frederick

    1669 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Frederick

    1578 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    26.7 mi · 29 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    19.9 mi · 25 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 124: Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue

    39 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Quince Orchard Road

    2237 ft · 45 sec · Quince Orchard Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Frederick Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
26.7 mi · 47%
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 35%
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
5.19 mi · 9%
I 70 East
1.09 mi · 2%
North Frederick Avenue
0.88 mi · 2%
MD 124
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

26.7 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braddock Heights
00h 29m from Maugansville
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Maugansville and Rain Showers Likely near Gaithersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maugansville to Gaithersburg?

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Braddock Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Maugansville and 28.3 miles from Gaithersburg.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Maugansville and Rain Showers Likely near Gaithersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Braddock Heights

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Braddock Heights, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Braddock Heights.

RAIL

Frederick, MD

8 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

10 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

22 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

31 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maugansville and Gaithersburg. Straight-line distance: 47.77 mi (76.88 km).

Maugansville

#1 Maugansville

Census designated place

Population3,071
Coordinates39.6928700, -77.7447200
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Gaithersburg

#2 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population67,741
Coordinates39.1434400, -77.2013700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Maugansville Road (-77.744902, 39.692876)
End: (-77.201269, 39.143361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
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
1.99 gal
7.54 L · about $8.13
Round trip
$16.26
3.98 gal · 15.08 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.13 $16.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.15 $18.30
Premium $4.95 $9.86 $19.72
Diesel $5.98 $11.90 $23.80

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Maugansville and Gaithersburg. The current time is 05:17:05.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.