Trip from Gaithersburg, MD to Lansdowne, MD

Q: How long is the trip from Gaithersburg, MD to Lansdowne, MD?

The drive from Gaithersburg, MD to Lansdowne, MD covers 40 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Intercounty Connector, I 95, South Frederick Avenue. 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 20 miles from Gaithersburg, 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 $6.63 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.

Data updated 23 minutes ago

Drive Time

54m

Distance

40 mi

64 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 13 min

4 AM

0h 50m ★

6 AM

0h 54m

8 AM

1h 3m

10 AM

0h 57m

12 PM

0h 56m

3 PM

0h 58m

5 PM

1h 3m

8 PM

0h 52m

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

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Trip Overview

This 40-mile drive from Gaithersburg, MD, to Lansdowne, MD, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 54 minutes. Given its short duration and manageable distance, it's perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $7, making it an economical option. You'll primarily navigate via the Intercounty Connector and I-95, with a portion on South Frederick Avenue. This route is characterized by a mixed driving profile, offering a blend of highway speeds and local road transitions as you travel within the Northeast region of Maryland.

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

20 miles from Gaithersburg, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience on this 40-mile route, with 36% of your journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.9 miles on the Intercounty Connector, offering a period of consistent travel. As you progress, the drive transitions between faster-paced sections on major arteries like I-95 and potentially slower, more varied conditions on South Frederick Avenue. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and the need to adjust your speed and awareness for local traffic.

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

There are about 20 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 15.9 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 3.1 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 40 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 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

3.1 mi into trip | ~6m in

Turn left toward MD 200 Toll East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward MD 200 Toll East

19.5 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

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 19C Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

21.5 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville

37.2 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie, Key Bridge

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 49A Toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie, Key Bridge

38.7 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward Lansdowne, Maryland Food Bank

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

Use the right lane. Exit 9 Toward Lansdowne, Maryland Food Bank

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Gaithersburg, MD to Lansdowne, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Burtonsville along the way.

Burtonsville

19.5 mi in | ~27m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Intercounty Connector	15.9 mi	20m
I 95	14.5 mi	16m
South Frederick Avenue	1.4 mi	2m
Shady Grove Road	1.1 mi	2m
Baltimore Beltway	0.9 mi	1m
Hammonds Ferry Road	0.5 mi	1m
Hollins Ferry Road	0.4 mi	1m
Frederick Road	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Intercounty Connector — 15.9 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

85 ft · 8 sec · this road

Turn right onto MD 355

0.2 mi · 16 sec · North Frederick Avenue

Continue on MD 355

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Frederick Avenue

Continue on MD 355

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Frederick Road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Shady Grove Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Shady Grove Road

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward MD 200 Toll East Use the left lane.

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

16 mi · 20 min · Intercounty Connector

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 19C Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec

Toward MD 198: Konterra Drive

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec

Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 50 sec

Merge onto I 95

15 mi · 16 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 49A Toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie, Key Bridge Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 695

0.9 mi · 1 min · Baltimore Beltway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Exit 9 Toward Lansdowne, Maryland Food Bank Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Hollins Ferry Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Hollins Ferry Road

Turn sharp left onto Hammonds Ferry Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Hammonds Ferry Road

Turn right onto Clyde Avenue

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Clyde Avenue

Arrive at destination

Clyde Avenue

Trip Plan

With a total travel time of under an hour, this 40-mile trip offers significant flexibility. You can depart at almost any time, though avoiding peak rush hour on the I-95 corridor is always a good idea. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider this a quick point-to-point journey, and plan any necessary breaks before you leave Gaithersburg or upon arrival in Lansdowne. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated $7 cost is based on current averages, and it's always wise to start with a full tank for any drive, especially one that involves highway segments like the Intercounty Connector.

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 20 miles from Gaithersburg, MD, or about 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.9 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 40 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 20 miles or 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 44m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, MD

This is one driving day of about 40 miles and 54m.

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.

The longest stretch is on Intercounty Connector for about 15.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20 mi from Gaithersburg, MD · 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

20 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20 miles from Gaithersburg, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lansdowne, MD

The final approach into Lansdowne, 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 Lansdowne, 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

$6.63 one way

$13.26 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$7.26	$14.53
premium	$4.93	$7.76	$15.51
diesel	$5.61	$8.83	$17.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	12	$4.20	$1.92
Efficient EV	10	$3.50	$1.60
EV Truck/SUV	16	$5.60	$2.56

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 2 days ago

Origin

Gaithersburg, MD

Late night in Gaithersburg on Wednesday

Local time

1:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lansdowne, MD

Late night in Lansdowne on Wednesday

Local time

1:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°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

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

54m 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 Lansdowne, MD covers 40 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Intercounty Connector, I 95, South Frederick Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 20 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 $6.63 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.