How far is Mitchellville, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?

The driving distance from Mitchellville, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
40.3 mi
00h 47m
Flight
28.87 mi
46.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.87 mi
Kilometers
46.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.3 mi
Kilometers
64.85 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gaithersburg
Thu, Apr 16, 1:42 PM EDT
Return by in Mitchellville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mitchellville
2026-04-16T12:54
Arrive Gaithersburg
Thu, Apr 16, 1:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mitchellville
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
Hillandale
MD

Census-designated place Maryland, United States

From Mitchellville
18.6 mi
00h 23m
To Gaithersburg
21.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Oak Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mount Oak Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Woodmore Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Woodmore Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodmore Road

    32 m · 3 sec · Woodmore Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Woodmore Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Woodmore Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lottsford Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Lottsford Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Landover Road

    3026 ft · 1 min · Landover Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore

    2934 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    9 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 South: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Quince Orchard Road

    1387 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Diamond Avenue

    2537 ft · 51 sec · West Diamond Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Meem Avenue

    616 ft · 29 sec · Meem Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1033 ft · 35 sec · Chestnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue

    77 m · 7 sec · North Frederick Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mitchellville 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
18.5 mi · 46%
I 270 North
10.9 mi · 27%
Woodmore Road
2.45 mi · 6%
Lottsford Road
2.03 mi · 5%
Mount Oak Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Landover Road
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

9.52 mi · 00h 12m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillandale
00h 23m from Mitchellville
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mitchellville and Partly Sunny near Gaithersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Hillandale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Mitchellville and 21.7 miles from Gaithersburg.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mitchellville and Partly Sunny near Gaithersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Hillandale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hillandale and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.5 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 3.7 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillandale.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

12 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

15 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

16 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mitchellville and Gaithersburg. Straight-line distance: 28.87 mi (46.46 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Mitchellville

City in Iowa, United States

Population10,967
Coordinates38.9251100, -76.7427500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Gaithersburg

#2 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population67,741
Coordinates39.1434400, -77.2013700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Oak Road (-76.742752, 38.925262)
End: (-77.201269, 39.143361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.38 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.84 gal · 10.76 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.53 $13.06
Premium $4.95 $7.03 $14.07
Diesel $5.98 $8.49 $16.98

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mitchellville and Gaithersburg. The current time is 12:54:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.