Origin
Gaithersburg, MD
Morning in Gaithersburg on Saturday
Local time
11:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gaithersburg, MD to North East, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
90.5 mi
146 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gaithersburg, MD
Kristopher Hines
North East, MD
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Gaithersburg, MD to North East, MD covers 90.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m 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 $15.00 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.
Midpoint
45.3 miles from Gaithersburg, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 90.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 90.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gaithersburg, MD to North East, MD is easy. At 1h 54m 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 North East, 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 North East, 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
12 mi
·
13 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
15
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
16
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
17
Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
18
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
20
Keep slight right
299 ft
·
4 sec
21
Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
31 mi
·
35 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
22
Take the exit slight right toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
MD 272: North East, Rising Sun
23
Keep slight right to continue on MD 272 South: North East
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
MD 272 South: North East
24
Turn straight onto North East Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North East Road
25
Continue on North Mauldin Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Mauldin Avenue
26
Continue on North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Main Street
27
Turn left onto West Street
390 ft
·
25 sec
·
West Street
28
Turn left onto South Mauldin Avenue
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Mauldin Avenue
29
Arrive at your 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 45.3 miles from Gaithersburg, MD, or about 57m 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 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.3 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North East, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gaithersburg, MD
This is one driving day of about 90.5 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Gaithersburg, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.3 mi from Gaithersburg, MD · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.3 miles from Gaithersburg, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North East, MD
The final approach into North East, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.00 one way
$30.01 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $16.43 | $32.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.55 | $35.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.98 | $39.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.50 | $4.34 |
| Efficient EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.67 | $5.79 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
North East, MD
Morning in North East on Saturday
Local time
11:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
3 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 54m 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 North East, MD covers 90.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m 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 45.3 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 $15.00 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 North East, MD is easy. At 1h 54m 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 North East, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gaithersburg, MD to North East, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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