Trip from Dundalk, MD to Gaithersburg, MD

Drive Time

55m

Distance

49.8 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Dundalk, MD to Gaithersburg, MD covers 49.8 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dunhill Road, Broening Highway, Keith Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.01 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

24.9 miles from Dundalk, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 49.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Dunhill Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dunhill Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Broening Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Keith Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 95	Unavailable	Refreshing
MD 200	Unavailable	Refreshing
Intercounty Connector	Unavailable	Refreshing
MD 355	Unavailable	Refreshing
Frederick Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Dunhill Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Dundalk Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Dundalk Avenue

2

Turn left onto Dunhill Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Dunhill Road

3

Continue on Dunhill Road

180 ft · 10 sec · Dunhill Road

4

Turn right onto Broening Highway

1.3 mi · 2 min · Broening Highway

5

Turn slight right

200 ft · 7 sec

6

Continue on Keith Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Keith Avenue

7

Take the ramp slight right toward I 95

0.1 mi · 17 sec · I 95

8

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 Toll South: Washington

0.4 mi · 50 sec · I 95 Toll South: Washington

9

Merge slight left

24 mi · 29 min

10

Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

0.9 mi · 1 min · MD 200 Toll West

11

Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

9.5 mi · 11 min · Intercounty Connector

12

Continue on Intercounty Connector

6.2 mi · 7 min · Intercounty Connector

13

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 41 sec

14

Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg

0.4 mi · 47 sec · MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg

15

Turn right onto Frederick Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Frederick Road

16

Continue on South Frederick Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · South Frederick Avenue

17

Turn left

85 ft · 6 sec

18

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 24.9 miles from Dundalk, MD, or about 27m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 49.8 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 24.9 miles or 27m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 46m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dundalk, MD

This is one driving day of about 49.8 miles and 55m.

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

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

25 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.9 mi from Dundalk, MD

Rockville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Dundalk, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.09	$8.01	$16.02
midgrade	$4.60	$9.02	$18.03
premium	$4.95	$9.71	$19.43
diesel	$5.98	$11.72	$23.45

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Dundalk, MD

Late night in Dundalk on Saturday

Local time

3:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Gaithersburg, MD

Late night in Gaithersburg on Saturday

Local time

3:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

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

1 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

55m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Dundalk, MD to Gaithersburg, MD covers 49.8 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dunhill Road, Broening Highway, Keith Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 24.9 miles from Dundalk, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.01 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.

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