Trip from Gaithersburg, MD to Brooklyn, MD

Data updated 0 seconds ago

Drive Time

1h 1m

Distance

45 mi

72 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

0h 57m ★

6 AM

1h 2m

8 AM

1h 12m

10 AM

1h 5m

12 PM

1h 4m

3 PM

1h 6m

5 PM

1h 11m

8 PM

0h 59m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Gaithersburg, MD

Kristopher Hines

Brooklyn, MD

Ramon Perucho

Trip Overview

The drive from Gaithersburg, MD to Brooklyn, MD covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Intercounty Connector, I 95, Harbor Tunnel Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.9 miles on Intercounty Connector. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.46 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

22.5 miles from Gaithersburg, MD

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

Loading map...

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 45 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 27 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?

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 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 17 significant decision points across 45 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 17 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

34.5 mi into trip | ~45m in | I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Take the exit onto I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 46 Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thr...

42.6 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward Childs Street, Frankfurst Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 9 Toward Childs Street, Frankfurst Avenue

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 Brooklyn, 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	11.7 mi	13m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway	7.1 mi	9m
South Frederick Avenue	1.4 mi	2m
Shady Grove Road	1.1 mi	2m
Harbor Tunnel Throughway	1 mi	1m
East Patapsco Avenue	0.8 mi	2m
Shell Road	0.6 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 Brooklyn, 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

12 mi · 13 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 895

5.7 mi · 6 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Exit 46 Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 895

1.0 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Exit 9 Toward Childs Street, Frankfurst Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Childs Street

103 ft · 3 sec · Childs Street

Use the left / right lanes.

Turn right onto Frankfurst Avenue

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Frankfurst Avenue

Turn slight left

266 ft · 11 sec

Turn straight onto Shell Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Shell Road

Turn sharp right onto East Patapsco Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · East Patapsco Avenue

Turn left onto Brooklyn Avenue

291 ft · 10 sec · Brooklyn Avenue

Continue on Brooklyn Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Brooklyn Avenue

Turn left onto Audrey Avenue

144 ft · 6 sec · Audrey Avenue

Turn right

52 ft · 3 sec

Arrive at destination

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 22.5 miles from Gaithersburg, MD, or about 31m 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 45 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.5 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, 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 45 miles and 1h 1m.

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 22.5 mi from Gaithersburg, MD · 31m into the drive

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

23 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Gaithersburg, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brooklyn, MD

The final approach into Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, 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

$7.46 one way

$14.92 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$8.17	$16.34
premium	$4.93	$8.73	$17.45
diesel	$5.61	$9.94	$19.87

Estimated Tolls: $0.50

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (7.1 mi) $0.50

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13.5	$4.73	$2.16
Efficient EV	11.3	$3.94	$1.80
EV Truck/SUV	18	$6.30	$2.88

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 1 day ago

Origin

Gaithersburg, MD

Morning in Gaithersburg on Wednesday

Local time

8:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Partly Cloudy

SW 2 to 13 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:18AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Brooklyn, MD

Morning in Brooklyn on Wednesday

Local time

8:32 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

23 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

1h 1m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Brooklyn, MD covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Intercounty Connector, I 95, Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22.5 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 $7.46 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.

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

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

More from Gaithersburg, MD

Delmar, MD 128.2 mi · 2h 55m Frostburg, MD 121.3 mi · 2h 22m Cumberland, MD 111.5 mi · 2h 6m Boonsboro, MD 88.1 mi · 2h Charlotte Hall, MD 66.9 mi · 1h 35m Edgewood, MD 66.6 mi · 1h 28m

More trips to Brooklyn, MD

Columbia, MD 19.8 mi

Explore more options from Gaithersburg, MD or browse trips ending in Brooklyn, MD.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MD road trips.

Explore maps for Gaithersburg, MD or Brooklyn, MD on MapSof.net.