How far is Travilah, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?

The driving distance from Travilah, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is about 6.8 miles (11 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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
6.82 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.11 mi
9.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.11 mi
Kilometers
9.84 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.82 mi
Kilometers
10.98 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gaithersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM EDT
Return by in Travilah
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Travilah
2026-04-23T01:56
Arrive Gaithersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Travilah
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
North Potomac
MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Travilah
3.4 mi
00h 07m
To Gaithersburg
3.4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
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 Travilah and Gaithersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Travilah Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Travilah Road

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Travilah Road

    1885 ft · 39 sec · Travilah Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Dufief Mill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Dufief Mill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Muddy Branch Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Muddy Branch Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Diamond Avenue

    866 ft · 16 sec · West Diamond Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Meem Avenue

    616 ft · 29 sec · Meem Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1033 ft · 35 sec · Chestnut Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue

    77 m · 7 sec · North Frederick Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Travilah 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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
147.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muddy Branch Road
3.14 mi · 46%
Dufief Mill Road
1.97 mi · 29%
Travilah Road
1.22 mi · 18%
Chestnut Street
0.2 mi · 3%
West Diamond Avenue
0.16 mi · 2%
Meem Avenue
0.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Muddy Branch Road

Continue on Muddy Branch Road

3.14 mi · 00h 06m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
6.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Potomac
00h 07m from Travilah
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Travilah and Sunny near Gaithersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.8 miles (11 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

North Potomac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Travilah and 3.4 miles from Gaithersburg.

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

The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Travilah and Sunny near Gaithersburg.

Stop Ideas Near North Potomac

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 North Potomac and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 3.1 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 3 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 4 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Potomac.

RAIL

Rockville station

10 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

30 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Burke Centre

32 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Union Station

35 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Travilah and Gaithersburg. Straight-line distance: 6.11 mi (9.84 km).

Travilah

#1 Travilah

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population12,159
Coordinates39.0690000, -77.2630400
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Gaithersburg

#2 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population67,741
Coordinates39.1434400, -77.2013700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Travilah Road (-77.263204, 39.069023)
End: (-77.201269, 39.143361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.91 L · about $0.98
Round trip
$1.96
0.48 gal · 1.82 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.98 $1.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.10 $2.21
Premium $4.95 $1.19 $2.38
Diesel $5.98 $1.44 $2.87

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 Travilah and Gaithersburg. The current time is 01:56:36.

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.