Origin
Gaithersburg, MD
Late night in Gaithersburg on Wednesday
Local time
2:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gaithersburg, MD to Linganore, MD
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
46m
Distance
28.3 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
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6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gaithersburg, MD
Kristopher Hines
Linganore, MD
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
The drive from Gaithersburg, MD to Linganore, MD covers 28.3 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Green Valley Road, I 270, Glissans Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.1 miles on Green Valley Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.69 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
14.2 miles from Gaithersburg, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Gaithersburg, MD to Linganore, MD covers 28.3 miles and takes about 46m, 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 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Green Valley Road is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 355 / North Frederick Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 355 / North Frederick Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (MD 124 / Quince Orchard Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MD 355 / North Frederick Avenue
Turn left onto MD 355 / North Frederick Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
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~1m in
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MD 124 / Quince Orchard Road
Turn left onto MD 124 / Quince Orchard Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.3 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 270
Merge onto I 270
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12 mi into trip
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~16m in
Take the exit toward MD 109: Hyattstown, Barnesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 22
Toward MD 109: Hyattstown, Barnesville
5
12.1 mi into trip
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~16m in
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MD 109 / Old Hundred Road
At end of road, turn left onto MD 109 / Old Hundred Road
Navigation decision point
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 Linganore, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Barnesville along the way.
Barnesville
12 mi in
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~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Green Valley Road | 12.1 mi | 20m |
| I 270 | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| Glissans Mill Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| North Frederick Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Old Hundred Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Baldwin Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Frederick Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Urbana Pike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Green Valley Road
— 12.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg, MD and Linganore, MD.
1
Start on this road
85 ft
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12 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto MD 355
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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North Frederick Avenue
3
Turn left onto MD 124
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Quince Orchard Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 270 North
5
Merge onto I 270
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 22
Toward MD 109: Hyattstown, Barnesville
Use the right lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto MD 109
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Old Hundred Road
8
Turn left onto MD 355
0.4 mi
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35 sec
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Frederick Road
9
Continue on MD 355
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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Urbana Pike
10
Turn right onto MD 75
4.8 mi
·
8 min
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Green Valley Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto MD 75; MD 80
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Fingerboard Road
12
Turn right onto MD 75
2.4 mi
·
4 min
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Green Valley Road
13
Turn right onto MD 75
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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Baldwin Road
14
Turn left onto MD 75
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Green Valley Road
15
Continue on MD 75
4.9 mi
·
7 min
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Green Valley Road
16
Turn right onto Glissans Mill Road
2.4 mi
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5 min
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Glissans Mill Road
17
Arrive at destination
Glissans Mill Road
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 14.2 miles from Gaithersburg, MD, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.1 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 28.3 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.2 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Linganore, 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 28.3 miles and 46m.
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 Green Valley Road for about 12.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.2 mi from Gaithersburg, MD · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 28.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.2 miles from Gaithersburg, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Linganore, MD
The final approach into Linganore, 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 Linganore, 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
$4.69 one way
$9.38 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Linganore, MD
Late night in Linganore on Wednesday
Local time
2:50 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
46m 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 Linganore, MD covers 28.3 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Green Valley Road, I 270, Glissans Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.2 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 $4.69 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 355 / North Frederick Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (MD 124 / Quince Orchard Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Gaithersburg, MD to Linganore, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Barnesville along the way.
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