Trip from Brooklyn, MD to Gaithersburg, MD

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Intercounty Connector, I 95, Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 22 miles from Brooklyn, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Brooklyn, MD to Gaithersburg, MD?

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

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

58m

Distance

44 mi

71 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 54m ★

6 AM

0h 59m

8 AM

1h 8m

10 AM

1h 2m

12 PM

1h 1m

3 PM

1h 2m

5 PM

1h 8m

8 PM

0h 56m

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

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Brooklyn, MD

Ramon Perucho

Gaithersburg, MD

Kristopher Hines

Trip Overview

The drive from Brooklyn, MD to Gaithersburg, MD covers 44 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Intercounty Connector, I 95, Harbor Tunnel Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.7 miles on Intercounty Connector. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.29 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

22 miles from Brooklyn, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Brooklyn, MD to Gaithersburg, MD covers 44 miles and takes about 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Intercounty Connector is the longest continuous segment at about 15.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 44 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 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (Childs Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward Childs Street, Frankfurst Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 9 Toward Childs Street, Frankfurst Avenue

2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | Childs Street

Turn left onto Childs Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.

2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 895 Toll South

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward I 895 Toll South

24.7 mi into trip | ~32m 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

41.8 mi into trip | ~54m 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
Intercounty Connector	15.7 mi	19m
I 95	13.6 mi	15m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway	8.5 mi	11m
South Frederick Avenue	1.6 mi	3m
Harbor Tunnel Throughway	1 mi	1m
East Patapsco Avenue	0.6 mi	1m
I 370	0.5 mi	<1m
8th Street	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Intercounty Connector — 15.7 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

52 ft · 6 sec · this road

Turn right onto 8th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · 8th Street

Turn left onto MD 173

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Patapsco Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 895 Toll North

Merge onto I 895

1.1 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Exit 9 Toward Childs Street, Frankfurst Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Childs Street

251 ft · 14 sec · Childs Street

Use the left / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 895 Toll South

Merge onto I 895

1.4 mi · 2 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 22 miles from Brooklyn, MD, or about 29m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.7 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 44 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22 miles or 29m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 48m

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 Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, MD

This is one driving day of about 44 miles and 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brooklyn, 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 Intercounty Connector for about 15.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22 mi from Brooklyn, MD · 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

22 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22 miles from Brooklyn, 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

$7.29 one way

$14.59 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$7.99	$15.98
premium	$4.93	$8.53	$17.07
diesel	$5.61	$9.71	$19.43

Estimated Tolls: $0.60

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (8.5 mi) $0.60

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

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13.2	$4.62	$2.11
Efficient EV	11	$3.85	$1.76
EV Truck/SUV	17.6	$6.16	$2.82

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% 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 1 day ago

Origin

Brooklyn, MD

Morning in Brooklyn on Wednesday

Local time

6:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gaithersburg, MD

Morning in Gaithersburg on Wednesday

Local time

6:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Partly Cloudy

SW 2 to 13 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:18AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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

23 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

58m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brooklyn, MD to Gaithersburg, MD covers 44 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Intercounty Connector, I 95, Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22 miles from Brooklyn, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.29 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 Brooklyn, MD to Gaithersburg, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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