Origin
Glen Burnie, MD
Late night in Glen Burnie on Thursday
Local time
1:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glen Burnie, MD to Gaithersburg, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
46m
Distance
40.8 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 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glen Burnie, MD
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Gaithersburg, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Glen Burnie, MD to Gaithersburg, MD covers 40.8 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Crain Highway South, Central Avenue, Dorsey Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.76 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
20.4 miles from Glen Burnie, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 40.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Crain Highway South 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 Glen Burnie, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is easy. At 46m 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 Glen Burnie, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Highway South | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Dorsey Road | — | — |
| Arundel Mills Boulevard | — | — |
| MD 100 West | — | — |
| Paul T | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Crain Highway South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Burnie, MD and Gaithersburg, MD.
1
Start on 1st Avenue Southeast
407 ft
·
16 sec
·
1st Avenue Southeast
2
Turn right onto Crain Highway South
390 ft
·
18 sec
·
Crain Highway South
3
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Dorsey Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Dorsey Road
5
Turn left onto Arundel Mills Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Arundel Mills Boulevard
6
Take the ramp slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
MD 100 West: Ellicott City
7
Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 95: Baltimore, Washington
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Washington
10
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MD 200 Toll West
12
Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Intercounty Connector
13
Continue on Intercounty Connector
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Intercounty Connector
14
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
15
Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg
16
Turn right onto Frederick Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Frederick Road
17
Continue on South Frederick Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Frederick Avenue
18
Turn left
85 ft
·
6 sec
19
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 20.4 miles from Glen Burnie, MD, or about 23m 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 40.8 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.4 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gaithersburg, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Glen Burnie, MD.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Glen Burnie, MD
This is one driving day of about 40.8 miles and 46m.
At 40.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.4 mi from Glen Burnie, MD · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Glen Burnie, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gaithersburg, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Gaithersburg, 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
$6.76 one way
$13.53 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.91 | $15.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 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 | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
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
Gaithersburg, MD
Late night in Gaithersburg on Thursday
Local time
1:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m 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 Glen Burnie, MD to Gaithersburg, MD covers 40.8 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Crain Highway South, Central Avenue, Dorsey Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.4 miles from Glen Burnie, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.76 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 Glen Burnie, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is easy. At 46m 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 Glen Burnie, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Glen Burnie, MD to Gaithersburg, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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