How far is Oakland, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?
The driving distance from Oakland, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42 miles (67.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Gaithersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Gaithersburg.
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Start on Muddy Creek Road
1413 ft · 31 sec · Muddy Creek Road
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Turn right onto Deale Churchton Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Deale Churchton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bay Front Road
29 m · 3 sec · Bay Front Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bay Front Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Bay Front Road
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Turn right onto Southern Maryland Boulevard
156 m · 13 sec · Southern Maryland Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward MD 4 North: Washington
886 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stephanie Roper Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Stephanie Roper Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 717: Upper Marlboro
1525 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
1300 ft · 31 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2466 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Largo Road
7.6 mi · 12 min · Largo Road
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Continue on Landover Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Landover Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore
2934 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
9 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi · 5 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 Oakland 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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Oakland 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 Oakland to Gaithersburg?
The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
New Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Oakland and 29.2 miles from Gaithersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42 miles (67.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Oakland and Rain Showers Likely near Gaithersburg.
Stop Ideas Near New Carrollton
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 New Carrollton.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Gaithersburg. Straight-line distance: 42 mi (67.6 km).
#1 Oakland
Town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,803 |
| Coordinates | 38.8142800, -76.5438500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
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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