How far is Waldorf, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?
The driving distance from Waldorf, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waldorf and Gaithersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waldorf and Gaithersburg.
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Start on Lancaster Circle
1538 ft · 1 min · Lancaster Circle
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Turn right onto Smallwood Drive West
726 ft · 20 sec · Smallwood Drive West
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Turn right onto McDaniel Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · McDaniel Road
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Turn right onto Middletown Road
1425 ft · 30 sec · Middletown Road
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Turn left onto Berry Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Berry Road
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Continue on Indian Head Highway
9.5 mi · 13 min · Indian Head Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Washington, Richmond
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Thru)
8 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway (Thru)
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Capital Beltway
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Continue on Capital Beltway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
16 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270: Rockville, Frederick
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North
7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road
1052 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight right
526 ft · 8 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 South: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Quince Orchard Road
1387 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto West Diamond Avenue
2537 ft · 51 sec · West Diamond Avenue
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Turn left onto Meem Avenue
616 ft · 29 sec · Meem Avenue
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1033 ft · 35 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue
77 m · 7 sec · North Frederick Avenue
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Turn right
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 Waldorf 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.
Capital Beltway
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
16 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Waldorf and Sunny near Gaithersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waldorf to Gaithersburg?
The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Brookmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Waldorf and 28.6 miles from Gaithersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waldorf and Sunny near Gaithersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Brookmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
District of Columbia Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookmont.
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Union Station
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waldorf and Gaithersburg. Straight-line distance: 38.53 mi (62 km).
#1 Waldorf
Census designated place
| Population | 67,752 |
| Coordinates | 38.6245600, -76.9391400 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.86 | $19.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
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 · Apr 23, 2026
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