How far is Perry Hall, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?

The driving distance from Perry Hall, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.61 mi
01h 03m
Flight
43.62 mi
70.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.62 mi
Kilometers
70.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.61 mi
Kilometers
91.11 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gaithersburg
Wed, Apr 22, 10:20 PM EDT
Return by in Perry Hall
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Perry Hall
2026-04-22T21:16
Arrive Gaithersburg
Wed, Apr 22, 10:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Perry Hall
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
Jessup
MD

Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States

From Perry Hall
28.6 mi
00h 31m
To Gaithersburg
28 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Perry Hall and Gaithersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Chapel Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Chapel Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Joppa Road

    756 ft · 26 sec · Joppa Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Honeygo Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Honeygo Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto White Marsh Boulevard

    1331 ft · 31 sec · White Marsh Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: New York, Baltimore

    714 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Baltimore

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    5 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  9. 9

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  10. 10

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  11. 11

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  13. 13

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    6 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Intercounty Connector

  17. 17

    Continue on Intercounty Connector

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Intercounty Connector

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2718 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Frederick Road

    1160 ft · 27 sec · Frederick Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Frederick Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Frederick Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    26 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Perry Hall 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
26.7 mi · 47%
Intercounty Connector
16.2 mi · 29%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
5.25 mi · 9%
Honeygo Boulevard
1.87 mi · 3%
South Frederick Avenue
1.56 mi · 3%
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Merge slight left

13.6 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
43.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jessup
00h 31m from Perry Hall
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Perry Hall and Mostly Cloudy near Gaithersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Perry Hall to Gaithersburg?

The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Perry Hall and 28 miles from Gaithersburg.

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

The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:22 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 Cloudy around Perry Hall and Mostly Cloudy near Gaithersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Jessup

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 Jessup and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.4 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

8 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

23 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

33 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Perry Hall and Gaithersburg. Straight-line distance: 43.62 mi (70.2 km).

Perry Hall

#1 Perry Hall

Place in Maryland, US

Population28,474
Coordinates39.4126100, -76.4635700
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Gaithersburg

#2 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population67,741
Coordinates39.1434400, -77.2013700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Chapel Road (-76.46357, 39.41261)
End: (-77.201269, 39.143361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.56 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.34
4 gal · 15.12 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Perry Hall and Gaithersburg. The current time is 21:16:18.

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.