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Trip from Green Haven, MD to Gaithersburg, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

51m

Distance

46.3 mi

74 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m

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

Downtown Green Haven, MD, MD

Green Haven, MD

Jonathan Cooper

Downtown Gaithersburg, MD, MD

Gaithersburg, MD

Kristopher Hines

Trip Overview

The drive from Green Haven, MD to Gaithersburg, MD covers 46.3 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Outing Avenue, Mountain Road, MD 100 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.68 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

23.1 miles from Green Haven, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 46.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Outing 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 Green Haven, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is easy. At 51m 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 Green Haven, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Outing Avenue
Mountain Road
MD 100 West
Paul T
I 95
I 95 South
MD 200
Intercounty Connector

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Outing Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Haven, MD and Gaithersburg, MD.

1

Start on 207th Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · 207th Street
2

Turn left onto Outing Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Outing Avenue
3

Turn right onto Mountain Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Mountain Road
4

Turn left onto MD 100 West

0.2 mi · 27 sec · MD 100 West
5

Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

11 mi · 15 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington

0.3 mi · 27 sec · I 95: Baltimore, Washington
7

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 South: Washington
8

Merge slight left

11 mi · 12 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

0.9 mi · 1 min · MD 200 Toll West
10

Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

9.5 mi · 11 min · Intercounty Connector
11

Continue on Intercounty Connector

6.2 mi · 7 min · Intercounty Connector
12

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 41 sec
13

Take the exit slight right toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg

0.4 mi · 47 sec · MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg
14

Turn right onto Frederick Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Frederick Road
15

Continue on South Frederick Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · South Frederick Avenue
16

Turn left

85 ft · 6 sec
17

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 23.1 miles from Green Haven, MD, or about 25m 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 10 miles or 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 23.1 miles or 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 43m

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 Green Haven, MD.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Green Haven, MD

This is one driving day of about 46.3 miles and 51m.

At 46.3 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 23.1 mi from Green Haven, MD · 25m into the drive

city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laurel, MD

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.

Popular next leg

Laurel, MD to Gaithersburg, MD

23.2 mi · 32m

Pacing Suggestions

Glen Burnie, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurel, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Green Haven, 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

$7.68 one way

$15.35 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.41 $16.81
premium $4.93 $8.98 $17.96
diesel $5.61 $10.22 $20.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.9 0 $4.86 $2.22
Efficient EV 11.6 0 $4.05 $1.85
EV Truck/SUV 18.5 0 $6.48 $2.96

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Green Haven, MD

Late night in Green Haven on Thursday

Local time

1:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gaithersburg, MD

Late night in Gaithersburg on Thursday

Local time

1:00 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

51m 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 Green Haven, MD to Gaithersburg, MD covers 46.3 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Outing Avenue, Mountain Road, MD 100 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.1 miles from Green Haven, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.68 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 Green Haven, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is easy. At 51m 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 Green Haven, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Green Haven, MD to Gaithersburg, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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