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Trip from Gaithersburg, MD to Perryman, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

72.7 mi

117 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 28m ★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m

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

Downtown Gaithersburg, MD, MD

Gaithersburg, MD

Kristopher Hines

Downtown Perryman, MD, MD

Perryman, MD

RDNE Stock project

Trip Overview

The drive from Gaithersburg, MD to Perryman, MD covers 72.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m 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 $12.05 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

36.4 miles from Gaithersburg, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 72.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 34m 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 34m drive with frequent turns across 72.7 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 Perryman, MD is easy. At 1h 34m 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 Perryman, 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 Perryman, 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

11 mi · 12 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
22

Take the exit slight right toward MD 543: Belcamp

0.5 mi · 59 sec · MD 543: Belcamp
23

Turn right onto Riverside Parkway

1.6 mi · 2 min · Riverside Parkway
24

Turn right onto Pulaski Highway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pulaski Highway
25

Continue on South Philadelphia Boulevard

0.5 mi · 35 sec · South Philadelphia Boulevard
26

Turn right onto Spesutia Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Spesutia Road
27

Turn straight onto Perryman Road

469 ft · 14 sec · Perryman Road
28

Continue on Perryman Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Perryman Road
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 36.4 miles from Gaithersburg, MD, or about 47m 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 16 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.4 miles or 47m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Perryman, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Gaithersburg, MD

This is one driving day of about 72.7 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 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 36.4 mi from Gaithersburg, MD · 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Baltimore, MD

36 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

Kemp Mill, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Baltimore, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Gaithersburg, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Perryman, MD

The final approach into Perryman, 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

$12.05 one way

$24.11 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $13.20 $26.40
premium $4.93 $14.10 $28.20
diesel $5.61 $16.05 $32.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.8 0 $7.63 $3.49
Efficient EV 18.2 0 $6.36 $2.91
EV Truck/SUV 29.1 0 $10.18 $4.65

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Gaithersburg, MD

Morning in Gaithersburg on Friday

Local time

7:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Perryman, MD

Morning in Perryman on Friday

Local time

7:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°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

2 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 34m 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 Perryman, MD covers 72.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m 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 36.4 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 $12.05 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 Perryman, MD is easy. At 1h 34m 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 Perryman, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Gaithersburg, MD to Perryman, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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. 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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