Trip from Aberdeen, MD to Gaithersburg, MD

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Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

74.1 mi

119 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 28m ★

6 AM

1h 35m

8 AM

1h 49m

10 AM

1h 40m

12 PM

1h 39m

3 PM

1h 41m

5 PM

1h 49m

8 PM

1h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Harford County, Maryland, United States

Aberdeen, MD

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Gaithersburg, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Aberdeen, MD to Gaithersburg, MD covers 74.1 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Intercounty Connector, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.1 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.28 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

37 miles from Aberdeen, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 74.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.1 miles in near Express Toll Lanes.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 74.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 19.1 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.6 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.7 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Throughway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

19.1 mi into trip | ~24m in | Express Toll Lanes

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

25.6 mi into trip | ~32m in | Express Toll Lanes

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

34.7 mi into trip | ~45m in | I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

54.8 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward MD 200 Toll West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 31B Toward MD 200 Toll West

71.9 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Take the exit toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 2 Toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway	16.1 mi	18m
Intercounty Connector	15.7 mi	19m
I 95	13.6 mi	15m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway	12 mi	15m
Express Toll Lanes	7.7 mi	9m
South Frederick Avenue	1.6 mi	3m
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel	1.4 mi	2m
West Bel Air Avenue	1.4 mi	2m

Longest stretch: John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway — 16.1 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen, MD and Gaithersburg, MD.

Start on MD 132

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Bel Air Avenue

Turn right onto Beards Hill Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Beards Hill Road

Turn left onto MD 22

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Aberdeen Thruway

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Toward I 95 South: Baltimore

Merge onto I 95

16 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

6.5 mi · 7 min · Express Toll Lanes

Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

1.2 mi · 1 min · Express Toll Lanes

Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 895

3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 895

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 895

6.0 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

14 mi · 15 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 31B Toward MD 200 Toll West Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

9.5 mi · 11 min · Intercounty Connector

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MD 200 Toll

6.2 mi · 7 min · Intercounty Connector

Exit 8A

Continue on I 370

0.5 mi · 41 sec · I 370

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Exit 2 Toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto MD 355

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Frederick Road

Continue on MD 355

1.6 mi · 3 min · South Frederick Avenue

Turn left

85 ft · 6 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 37 miles from Aberdeen, MD, or about 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 74.1 miles or 1h 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37 miles or 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gaithersburg, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Aberdeen, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Aberdeen, MD

This is one driving day of about 74.1 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Aberdeen, MD.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for about 16.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37 mi from Aberdeen, MD · 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

37 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Rockville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 74.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37 miles from Aberdeen, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Gaithersburg, MD

The final approach into Gaithersburg, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Gaithersburg, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.28 one way

$24.57 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$13.45	$26.91
premium	$4.93	$14.37	$28.74
diesel	$5.61	$16.36	$32.72

Estimated Tolls: $0.84

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (12 mi) $0.84

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.2	$7.78	$3.56
Efficient EV	18.5	$6.48	$2.96
EV Truck/SUV	29.6	$10.37	$4.74

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Aberdeen, MD

Morning in Aberdeen on Wednesday

Local time

6:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gaithersburg, MD

Morning in Gaithersburg on Wednesday

Local time

6:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

26 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 34m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Aberdeen, MD to Gaithersburg, MD covers 74.1 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Intercounty Connector, I 95. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37 miles from Aberdeen, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The route from Aberdeen, MD to Gaithersburg, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Aberdeen, MD to Gaithersburg, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Gaithersburg, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Aberdeen, MD

Gaithersburg, MD

Same local time

26 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 34m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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