Origin
Gaithersburg, MD
Evening in Gaithersburg on Monday
Local time
6:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gaithersburg, MD to Brooklyn, MD
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
45 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
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6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gaithersburg, MD
Kristopher Hines
Brooklyn, MD
Ramon Perucho
Trip Overview
The drive from Gaithersburg, MD to Brooklyn, MD covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Frederick Avenue, South Frederick Avenue, Frederick Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.45 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
22.5 miles from Gaithersburg, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 45 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Frederick Avenue 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Gaithersburg, MD to Brooklyn, MD is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Gaithersburg, MD to Brooklyn, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Frederick Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Frederick Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Frederick Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shady Grove Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MD 200 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Intercounty Connector | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MD 198 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Frederick Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg, MD and Brooklyn, MD.
1
Start on the route
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Frederick Avenue
3
Continue on South Frederick Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Frederick Avenue
4
Continue on Frederick Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Frederick Road
5
Turn left onto Shady Grove Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Shady Grove Road
6
Turn left onto MD 200 Toll East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MD 200 Toll East
7
Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
16 mi
·
20 min
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Intercounty Connector
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
9
Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
MD 198: Konterra Drive
10
Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
11
Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
MD 198 West: Burtonsville
12
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
13
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
15
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
16
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
17
Take the exit slight right toward Childs Street, Frankfurst Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Childs Street, Frankfurst Avenue
18
Turn right onto Childs Street
105 ft
·
3 sec
·
Childs Street
19
Turn right onto Frankfurst Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Frankfurst Avenue
20
Turn slight left
266 ft
·
12 sec
21
Turn straight onto Shell Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shell Road
22
Turn sharp right onto East Patapsco Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Patapsco Avenue
23
Turn left onto Brooklyn Avenue
292 ft
·
10 sec
·
Brooklyn Avenue
24
Continue on Brooklyn Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn Avenue
25
Turn left onto Audrey Avenue
144 ft
·
7 sec
·
Audrey Avenue
26
Turn right
52 ft
·
4 sec
27
Arrive at your 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 22.5 miles from Gaithersburg, MD, or about 30m into the drive.
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 45 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.5 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gaithersburg, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gaithersburg, MD
This is one driving day of about 45 miles and 1h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gaithersburg, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Gaithersburg, MD · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Gaithersburg, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brooklyn, MD
The final approach into Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, 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
$7.45 one way
$14.89 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.00 | $19.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Brooklyn, MD
Evening in Brooklyn on Monday
Local time
6:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
4 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
1h 1m 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 Gaithersburg, MD to Brooklyn, MD covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Frederick Avenue, South Frederick Avenue, Frederick Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 miles from Gaithersburg, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.45 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 Gaithersburg, MD to Brooklyn, MD is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Gaithersburg, MD to Brooklyn, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gaithersburg, MD to Brooklyn, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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