How far is Summerfield, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?

The driving distance from Summerfield, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
35.19 mi
00h 42m
Flight
24.33 mi
39.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.33 mi
Kilometers
39.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.19 mi
Kilometers
56.63 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gaithersburg
Thu, Oct 15, 3:24 PM EDT
Return by in Summerfield
Thu, Oct 15, 4:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerfield
2026-10-15T14:42
Arrive Gaithersburg
Thu, Oct 15, 3:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Summerfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forest Glen
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Summerfield
16.5 mi
00h 21m
To Gaithersburg
18.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    594 ft · 46 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    24 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Garrett A. Morgan Boulevard

    588 ft · 13 sec · Garrett A. Morgan Boulevard

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ring Road

    1606 ft · 36 sec · Sean Taylor Road

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Sean Taylor Road

    2248 ft · 47 sec · Sean Taylor Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Brightseat Road

    1038 ft · 21 sec · Brightseat Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Landover Road

    2926 ft · 56 sec · Landover Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    9 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

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

    1387 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Diamond Avenue

    2537 ft · 51 sec · West Diamond Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Meem Avenue

    616 ft · 29 sec · Meem Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1033 ft · 35 sec · Chestnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue

    77 m · 7 sec · North Frederick Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerfield 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
18.5 mi · 53%
I 270 North
10.9 mi · 31%
I 95 North
0.69 mi · 2%
Sean Taylor Road
0.58 mi · 2%
Landover Road
0.55 mi · 2%
West Diamond Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Glen
00h 21m from Summerfield
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Summerfield and Rain Showers near Gaithersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Forest Glen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Summerfield and 18.7 miles from Gaithersburg.

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

The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forest Glen

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 Forest Glen and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 8.7 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 7.4 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
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 5.5 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 Forest Glen.

RAIL

Rockville station

11 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

14 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

18 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerfield and Gaithersburg. Straight-line distance: 24.33 mi (39.16 km).

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#1 Summerfield

Summerfield, Maryland, is a census-designated place situated in Prince George's County.

Population0
Coordinates38.9045400, -76.8683000
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Gaithersburg

#2 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population67,741
Coordinates39.1434400, -77.2013700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.868288, 38.904507)
End: (-77.201269, 39.143361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.7 L · about $5.26
Round trip
$10.52
2.48 gal · 9.4 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $5.26 $10.52
Mid-grade $4.84 $6.00 $12.01
Premium $5.15 $6.38 $12.76
Diesel $6.36 $7.89 $15.78

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 Summerfield and Gaithersburg. The current time is 14:42:12.

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.