How far is Perryville, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?
The driving distance from Perryville, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Perryville and Gaithersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perryville and Gaithersburg.
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Start on Broad Street
7 m · 5 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Aiken Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Aiken Avenue
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Continue on Perryville Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Perryville Road
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Continue on Perrylawn Drive
2439 ft · 43 sec · Perrylawn Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore
1786 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
25.3 mi · 29 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
6 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
9.5 mi · 12 min · Intercounty Connector
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Continue on Intercounty Connector
6.2 mi · 8 min · Intercounty Connector
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Continue straight
2718 ft · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg
1906 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Frederick Road
1160 ft · 27 sec · Frederick Road
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Continue on South Frederick Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Frederick Avenue
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Turn left
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 Perryville 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.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
25.3 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Perryville and Partly Cloudy near Gaithersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Perryville to Gaithersburg?
The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Rosemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Perryville and 41.6 miles from Gaithersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.97 one way or $23.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Perryville and Partly Cloudy near Gaithersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Rosemont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosemont.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Perryville and Gaithersburg. Straight-line distance: 66.88 mi (107.64 km).
#1 Perryville
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,449 |
| Coordinates | 39.5601100, -76.0713400 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.97 | $23.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.48 | $26.95 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.52 | $29.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.52 | $35.04 |
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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