Origin
Gaithersburg, MD
Morning in Gaithersburg on Friday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gaithersburg, MD to Adamstown, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
23.3 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gaithersburg, MD
Kristopher Hines
Adamstown, MD
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
The drive from Gaithersburg, MD to Adamstown, MD covers 23.3 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 270, Fingerboard Road, Adamstown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.3 miles on I 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 23.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 270 and Fingerboard Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.3 miles on I 270.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 270 and Fingerboard Road. You will hit about 10 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.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~1m in
|
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
|
~2m in
|
I 270
Merge onto I 270
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward MD 80: Urbana, Buckeystown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 26
Toward MD 80: Urbana, Buckeystown
5
16 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
MD 80 / Fingerboard Road
Enter roundabout onto MD 80 / Fingerboard Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Adamstown, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Buckeystown along the way.
Buckeystown
15.7 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 14.3 mi | 18m |
| Fingerboard Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Adamstown Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| North Frederick Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Buckeystown Pike | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Quince Orchard Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mountville Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 14.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg, MD and Adamstown, MD.
1
Start on this road
85 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto MD 355
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
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
14 mi
·
18 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 26
Toward MD 80: Urbana, Buckeystown
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto MD 80
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Fingerboard Road
8
Enter roundabout onto MD 80
109 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fingerboard Road
9
Continue on MD 80
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Fingerboard Road
10
Turn left onto MD 85
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Buckeystown Pike
11
Turn right onto Adamstown Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Adamstown Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto Mountville Road
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Mountville Road
13
Arrive at destination
Mountville Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.86 one way
$7.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Adamstown, MD
Morning in Adamstown on Friday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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 Adamstown, MD covers 23.3 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, Fingerboard Road, Adamstown Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 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 $3.86 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 23.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 Adamstown, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Buckeystown along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Monocacy National Battlefield, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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