How far is Scaggsville, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?

The driving distance from Scaggsville, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.83 mi
00h 24m
Flight
16.14 mi
25.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.14 mi
Kilometers
25.97 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.83 mi
Kilometers
35.13 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gaithersburg
Thu, Oct 15, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Scaggsville
Thu, Oct 15, 11:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scaggsville
2026-10-15T22:39
Arrive Gaithersburg
Thu, Oct 15, 11:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Scaggsville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Cloverly
MD

Community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Scaggsville
10.9 mi
00h 12m
To Gaithersburg
10.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tonight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1047 ft · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 29 South: Washington

    98 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto US 29 South: Washington

    1794 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Columbia Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll

    562 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 200 Toll West

    3069 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Intercounty Connector

  8. 8

    Continue on Intercounty Connector

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Intercounty Connector

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2718 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

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

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Frederick Road

    1160 ft · 27 sec · Frederick Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Frederick Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Frederick Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    26 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scaggsville 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Intercounty Connector
13.5 mi · 62%
Columbia Pike
4.88 mi · 22%
South Frederick Avenue
1.56 mi · 7%
MD 200 Toll West
0.58 mi · 3%
US 29 South
0.4 mi · 2%
MD 355
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Intercounty Connector

Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

6.74 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cloverly
00h 12m from Scaggsville
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Scaggsville and Chance Rain Showers near Gaithersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cloverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Scaggsville and 10.9 miles from Gaithersburg.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.26 one way or $6.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Scaggsville and Chance Rain Showers near Gaithersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Cloverly

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 Cloverly and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 14.5 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 13.1 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
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 14 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 9.3 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 Cloverly.

RAIL

Rockville station

13 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

28 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scaggsville and Gaithersburg. Straight-line distance: 16.14 mi (25.97 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Scaggsville

Scaggsville is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1451100, -76.9002500
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Gaithersburg

#2 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population67,741
Coordinates39.1434400, -77.2013700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: MD 216 (-76.900238, 39.145153)
End: (-77.201269, 39.143361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.92 L · about $3.26
Round trip
$6.53
1.54 gal · 5.84 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $3.26 $6.53
Mid-grade $4.84 $3.73 $7.46
Premium $5.15 $3.96 $7.92
Diesel $6.36 $4.90 $9.80

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Scaggsville and Gaithersburg. The current time is 22:39:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.