How far is Ocean Pines, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?

The driving distance from Ocean Pines, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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
151.79 mi
02h 53m
Flight
121.71 mi
195.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.71 mi
Kilometers
195.88 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.79 mi
Kilometers
244.28 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gaithersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM EDT
Return by in Ocean Pines
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ocean Pines
2026-04-23T06:46
Arrive Gaithersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ocean Pines
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
Centreville
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Ocean Pines
74 mi
01h 26m
To Gaithersburg
77.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Pines and Gaithersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Harbor Mist Circle

    37 m · 7 sec · Harbor Mist Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Newport Drive

    675 ft · 35 sec · Newport Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Windjammer Road

    1389 ft · 1 min · Windjammer Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Capetown Road

    718 ft · 32 sec · Capetown Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ocean Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ocean Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Race Track Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Race Track Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1395 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Worcester Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dupont Boulevard

    20 mi · 29 min · Dupont Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Seashore Highway

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Seashore Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    2544 ft · 43 sec · Sussex Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    51 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Rifle Range Road

    673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Shore Highway

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    527 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

    28.5 mi · 40 min · Ocean Gateway

  21. 21

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    2347 ft · 57 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

    3221 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  28. 28

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

    1387 ft · 42 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Diamond Avenue

    2537 ft · 51 sec · West Diamond Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Meem Avenue

    616 ft · 29 sec · Meem Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1033 ft · 35 sec · Chestnut Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue

    77 m · 7 sec · North Frederick Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 19%
Dupont Boulevard
20 mi · 13%
John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 12%
Seashore Highway
18.4 mi · 12%
Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 11%
Capital Beltway
16.4 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Gateway

Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

28.5 mi · 00h 40m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
121.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centreville
01h 26m from Ocean Pines
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ocean Pines and Sunny near Gaithersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ocean Pines to Gaithersburg?

The road trip is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Centreville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Ocean Pines and 77.7 miles from Gaithersburg.

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

The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.90 one way or $43.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ocean Pines and Sunny near Gaithersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Centreville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Centreville, 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 Centreville.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

17 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

26 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Dover, Delaware

48 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Aberdeen

53 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ocean Pines and Gaithersburg. Straight-line distance: 121.71 mi (195.88 km).

Ocean Pines

#1 Ocean Pines

Census designated place

Population11,710
Coordinates38.3953900, -75.1557400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Gaithersburg

#2 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population67,741
Coordinates39.1434400, -77.2013700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Harbor Mist Circle (-75.155422, 38.395234)
End: (-77.201269, 39.143361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.28 L · about $21.90
Round trip
$43.80
10.72 gal · 40.56 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.90 $43.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.65 $49.30
Premium $4.95 $26.55 $53.11
Diesel $5.98 $32.05 $64.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ocean Pines and Gaithersburg. The current time is 06:46:01.

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.