Origin
Gaithersburg, MD
Morning in Gaithersburg on Thursday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gaithersburg, MD to Glen Burnie, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
41.1 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gaithersburg, MD
Kristopher Hines
Glen Burnie, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gaithersburg, MD to Glen Burnie, MD covers 41.1 miles and takes about 58m 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, South Frederick Avenue, Frederick Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 41.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 41.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 Glen Burnie, MD is easy. At 58m 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 Glen Burnie, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Frederick Avenue | — | — |
| South Frederick Avenue | — | — |
| Frederick Road | — | — |
| Shady Grove Road | — | — |
| MD 200 | — | — |
| Intercounty Connector | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| MD 198 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Frederick Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg, MD and Glen Burnie, MD.
1
Start on the route
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Frederick Avenue
3
Continue on South Frederick Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Frederick Avenue
4
Continue on Frederick Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Frederick Road
5
Turn left onto Shady Grove Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Shady Grove Road
6
Turn left onto MD 200 Toll East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MD 200 Toll East
7
Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Intercounty Connector
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
9
Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
MD 198: Konterra Drive
10
Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
11
Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
MD 198 West: Burtonsville
12
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
13
Merge slight left
8.4 mi
·
9 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
15
Merge slight left
3.4 mi
·
4 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward MD 713 North: Hanover
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
MD 713 North: Hanover
17
Turn straight onto Arundel Mills Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Arundel Mills Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Dorsey Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Dorsey Road
19
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
20
Turn right onto Crain Highway South
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
Crain Highway South
21
Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southeast
407 ft
·
14 sec
·
1st Avenue Southeast
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.6 mi from Gaithersburg, MD · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Gaithersburg, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Glen Burnie, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Glen Burnie, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.81 one way
$13.63 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Glen Burnie, MD
Morning in Glen Burnie on Thursday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
1 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
58m 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 Glen Burnie, MD covers 41.1 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Frederick Avenue, South Frederick Avenue, Frederick Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.6 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 $6.81 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.
The drive from Gaithersburg, MD to Glen Burnie, MD is easy. At 58m 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 Glen Burnie, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gaithersburg, MD to Glen Burnie, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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