Origin
Friendly, MD
Late night in Friendly on Friday
Local time
3:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Friendly, MD to Gaithersburg, MD
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
52m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Friendly, MD
Iqbal farooz
Gaithersburg, MD
Kristopher Hines
Trip Overview
The drive from Friendly, MD to Gaithersburg, MD covers 43.9 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Indian Head Highway, I 95, I 95 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 43.9 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.
Indian Head Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Friendly, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Friendly, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Head Highway | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| Capital Beltway (Thru) | — | — |
| Capital Beltway | — | — |
| I 270 | — | — |
| I 270 North | — | — |
| MD 117 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Indian Head Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friendly, MD and Gaithersburg, MD.
1
Start on Old Fort Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Fort Road
2
Turn right onto Indian Head Highway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Indian Head Highway
3
Take the exit slight right toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore
4
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Washington, Richmond
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Washington, Richmond
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
6
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Thru)
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Capital Beltway (Thru)
7
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Capital Beltway
8
Continue on Capital Beltway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Beltway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Capital Beltway
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 270: Rockville, Frederick
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 270: Rockville, Frederick
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 270 North
12
Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 South: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Quince Orchard Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
MD 117, MD 124 South: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Quince Orchard Road
13
Turn left onto West Diamond Avenue
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Diamond Avenue
14
Turn left onto Meem Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Meem Avenue
15
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Chestnut Street
16
Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue
253 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Frederick Avenue
17
Turn right
85 ft
·
6 sec
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22 mi from Friendly, MD · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Friendly, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gaithersburg, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Gaithersburg, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.28 one way
$14.56 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.51 | $17.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
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.
Destination
Gaithersburg, MD
Late night in Gaithersburg on Friday
Local time
3:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live 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
2 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
52m 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 Friendly, MD to Gaithersburg, MD covers 43.9 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Indian Head Highway, I 95, I 95 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22 miles from Friendly, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.28 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 drive from Friendly, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Friendly, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Friendly, MD to Gaithersburg, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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