Origin
Gaithersburg, MD
Morning in Gaithersburg on Monday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gaithersburg, MD to Snow Hill, MD
Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
153 mi
246 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 19m
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6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gaithersburg, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gaithersburg, MD to Snow Hill, MD covers 153 miles and takes about 3h 30m 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, Chestnut Street, West Diamond Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.32 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.5 miles from Gaithersburg, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 30m drive with frequent turns across 153 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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 Snow Hill, MD is easy. At 3h 30m 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 Snow Hill, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Frederick Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chestnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Diamond Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Capital Beltway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John Hanson Highway | 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 Snow Hill, MD.
1
Start on the route
85 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto North Frederick Avenue
253 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Frederick Avenue
3
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Chestnut Street
4
Turn right onto West Diamond Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Diamond Avenue
5
Take the ramp left toward I 270 South: Washington
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 270 South: Washington
6
Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
7
Keep slight left
6.6 mi
·
9 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
9
Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Capital Beltway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 50 East: Annapolis
11
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
19 mi
·
21 min
·
John Hanson Highway
12
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
13
Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
14
Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Queen Anne Highway
15
Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Shore Highway
16
Take the exit slight right
1.4 mi
·
2 min
17
Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Franklin Street
18
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 5th Avenue
19
Turn left onto Legion Road
282 ft
·
8 sec
·
Legion Road
20
Turn right onto Shore Highway
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Shore Highway
21
Continue on Seashore Highway
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Seashore Highway
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Market Street
23
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
24
Turn right onto Sussex Highway
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Sussex Highway
25
Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Salisbury Boulevard
26
Take the exit straight toward US 13, US 50
269 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 13, US 50
27
Keep slight left to continue on US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
28
Merge slight left onto Salisbury Bypass
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Salisbury Bypass
29
Take the exit slight right toward MD 12: Salisbury, Snow Hill
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
MD 12: Salisbury, Snow Hill
30
Keep slight left to continue on Snow Hill
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
Snow Hill
31
Turn left onto Snow Hill Road
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Snow Hill Road
32
Continue on North Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Washington Street
33
Turn left onto East Market Street
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Market Street
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.5 miles from Gaithersburg, MD, or about 1h 45m 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 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.5 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Snow Hill, 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.
+
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 153 miles and 3h 30m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.5 mi from Gaithersburg, MD · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.5 miles from Gaithersburg, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Snow Hill, MD
The final approach into Snow Hill, 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 Snow Hill, 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
$25.32 one way
$50.63 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $27.70 | $55.41 |
| premium | $4.92 | $29.65 | $59.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.99 | $67.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.06 | $7.34 |
| Efficient EV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.39 | $6.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.2 | 0 | $21.42 | $9.79 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Snow Hill, MD
Morning in Snow Hill on Monday
Local time
6:13 AM
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
3h 30m 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 Snow Hill, MD covers 153 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Frederick Avenue, Chestnut Street, West Diamond Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.5 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 $25.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Gaithersburg, MD to Snow Hill, MD is easy. At 3h 30m 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 Snow Hill, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gaithersburg, MD to Snow Hill, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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