Trip from Gaithersburg, MD to Marlton, MD

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

44.3 mi

71 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min

4 AM

1h 1m ★

6 AM

1h 7m

8 AM

1h 18m

10 AM

1h 11m

12 PM

1h 10m

3 PM

1h 11m

5 PM

1h 17m

8 PM

1h 4m

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

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Gaithersburg, MD

Kristopher Hines

Marlton, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gaithersburg, MD to Marlton, MD covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Capital Beltway, I 270, Ritchie Marlboro Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.9 miles on Capital Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.34 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

22.1 miles from Gaithersburg, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 44.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Capital Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Chestnut Street.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 44.3 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 0.1 miles (Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Chestnut Street

Turn left onto Chestnut Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 270

Keep slight left at fork onto I 270

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9.1 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 270

Keep slight left at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Toward I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

33.8 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro

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 13 Toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro

40.5 mi into trip | ~58m in

Take the exit toward Old Crain Highway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Old Crain Highway

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Gaithersburg, MD and Marlton, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Upper Marlboro and Old Crain Highway.

College Park

9.1 mi in | ~13m | via I 270

Upper Marlboro

33.8 mi in | ~46m

Old Crain Highway

40.5 mi in | ~58m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Capital Beltway	21.9 mi	28m
I 270	9.4 mi	12m
Ritchie Marlboro Road	5.9 mi	10m
Old Crain Highway	1.6 mi	3m
Eisenhower Memorial Highway	1.4 mi	1m
Trumps Hill Road	0.8 mi	2m
Crain Highway	0.8 mi	1m
West Diamond Avenue	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Capital Beltway — 21.9 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

85 ft · 12 sec · this road

Turn left onto MD 355

251 ft · 12 sec · North Frederick Avenue

Turn left onto Chestnut Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Chestnut Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto MD 117

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Diamond Avenue

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 270 South: Washington

Merge onto I 270

1.4 mi · 1 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 270

6.6 mi · 9 min · I 270

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 270

2.8 mi · 3 min · I 270

Toward I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Merge onto I 495

22 mi · 28 min · Capital Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 13 Toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Toward East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road

Enter roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

286 ft · 4 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

Enter roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

140 ft · 2 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road

5.2 mi · 9 min · Ritchie Marlboro Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward MD 4 South: Prince Frederick

Merge onto MD 4

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward Old Crain Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Old Crain Highway

1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Crain Highway

Turn right onto US 301

0.8 mi · 1 min · Crain Highway

Turn left onto MD 382

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Croom Road

Turn right onto Trumps Hill Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Trumps Hill Road

Turn left onto North Marlton Avenue

422 ft · 18 sec · North Marlton Avenue

Arrive at destination

North Marlton Avenue

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 22.1 miles from Gaithersburg, MD, or about 31m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.9 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 44.3 miles or 1h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.1 miles or 31m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marlton, 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 44.3 miles and 1h 6m.

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 Capital Beltway for about 21.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.1 mi from Gaithersburg, MD · 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Gaithersburg, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Marlton, MD

The final approach into Marlton, 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 Marlton, MD.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour $20 near mile 9.2

Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow

Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract

View on nps.gov

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 1.5

View on nps.gov

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.34 one way

$14.69 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$8.04	$16.09
premium	$4.93	$8.59	$17.18
diesel	$5.61	$9.78	$19.56

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: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Rio Washingtonian Center - Tesla Supercharger

Gaithersburg, MD

Tesla

12 DCFC

Gaithersburg, MD Rechargery Relay - S Frederick Ave

Gaithersburg, MD

IONNA

10 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Gaithersburg, MD

Tesla

7 DCFC

EVsmart - Pepco - Lakelands Park

Gaithersburg, MD

SWTCH

4 DCFC

EVsmart - Pepco - Gaithersburg FSO

Gaithersburg, MD

SWTCH

2 DCFC

EVsmart - Pepco - Morris Park

Gaithersburg, MD

SWTCH

2 DCFC

Cadence at Crown

Gaithersburg, MD

eVgo Network

2 DCFC

Darcars - 138

Rockville, MD

IN_CHARGE

2 DCFC

SWTCH: 4 ChargePoint Network: 3 Tesla: 2 eVgo Network: 2 IONNA: 1 Non-Networked: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13.3	$4.65	$2.13
Efficient EV	11.1	$3.88	$1.77
EV Truck/SUV	17.7	$6.20	$2.84

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Gaithersburg, MD

Late night in Gaithersburg on Wednesday

Local time

12:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Marlton, MD

Late night in Marlton on Wednesday

Local time

12:22 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

1h 6m 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 Marlton, MD covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Capital Beltway, I 270, Ritchie Marlboro Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22.1 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 $7.34 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.

Between Gaithersburg, MD and Marlton, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Upper Marlboro and Old Crain Highway.

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