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Trip from Greensboro, MD to Gaithersburg, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

91.6 mi

147 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 58m ★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m

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

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Greensboro, MD

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Downtown Gaithersburg, MD, MD

Gaithersburg, MD

Kristopher Hines

Trip Overview

The drive from Greensboro, MD to Gaithersburg, MD covers 91.6 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ocean Gateway, John Hanson Highway, Capital Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.5 miles on Ocean Gateway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.19 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

45.8 miles from Greensboro, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ocean Gateway 28.5 mi 39m
John Hanson Highway 18.4 mi 22m
Capital Beltway 16.4 mi 21m
I 270 10.9 mi 14m
Ridgely Road 6.9 mi 12m
Queen Anne Highway 6.2 mi 8m
6th Street 0.9 mi 1m
Shore Highway 0.7 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ocean Gateway — 28.5 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MD 314

137 ft · 10 sec · East Sunset Avenue
2

Turn left onto MD 480

0.4 mi · 38 sec · South Main Street
3

Continue on MD 480

4.1 mi · 7 min · Ridgely Road
4

Continue on MD 480

0.9 mi · 1 min · 6th Street
5

Continue on MD 312; MD 480

2.8 mi · 4 min · Ridgely Road
6

Take the ramp

348 ft · 9 sec
7

Merge onto MD 404

0.7 mi · 58 sec · Shore Highway
8

Continue on MD 404

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
9

Take the exit

527 ft · 14 sec
10

Merge onto US 50

29 mi · 39 min · Ocean Gateway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2

18 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 7B Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 7B Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway Use the slight left lane.
14

Merge onto I 95; I 495

6.9 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495

9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 270
Exit 35 Toward I 270 North: Frederick Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270

7.3 mi · 9 min · I 270
Toward I 270 North Use the slight right lane.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward MD 117, MD 124 South: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Quince Orchard Road
19

Turn left onto MD 117

0.5 mi · 50 sec · West Diamond Avenue
20

Turn left onto Meem Avenue

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Meem Avenue
21

Turn right onto Chestnut Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Chestnut Street
22

Turn right onto MD 355

251 ft · 6 sec · North Frederick Avenue
23

Turn right

85 ft · 6 sec
24

Arrive at 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 45.8 miles from Greensboro, MD, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 miles.

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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.8 miles or 1h 6m 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 44m

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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Open the route before leaving Greensboro, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Greensboro, MD

This is one driving day of about 91.6 miles and 2h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Greensboro, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ocean Gateway for about 28.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bowie, MD

46 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

Stevensville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Annapolis, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.8 miles from Greensboro, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bridges Restaurant on Kent Narrows

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grasonville, Maryland

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 26.2

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14108270282

Visit website

Fisherman's Inn Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grasonville, Maryland

0.4 mi

The Narrows Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grasonville, Maryland

0.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Gardenia’s Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.6

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+13013557144

Visit website

Bridges Restaurant on Kent Narrows

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 26.2

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14108270282

Visit website

Fisherman's Inn Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 26.2

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14108278807

Visit website

The Narrows Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 26.2

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14108278113

Visit website

Lanham Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.5

Lanham, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13015927704

Blue Rooster Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 39.3

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+14107575232

Visit website

Taipei Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.1

Rockville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13018385998

Visit website

Gola Ethiopian Restaurant & Market

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72

Silver Spring, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12025978178

Visit website

Cafe Atrio

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.5

Riverdale, Maryland

Hours: 7 am–1:30 pm

+15713382144

Visit website

Gardenia’s Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.6

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+13013557144

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 65.5

Greenbelt, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.7 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 65.5

Greenbelt, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14106851109

Visit website

7-Eleven Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 72

Beltsville, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 52.4

Gambrills, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 58.9

Bowie, MD

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

7Charge Charging Station

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 72

Beltsville, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 78.5

Washington, District of Columbia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 72

Beltsville, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Capital Hotel Annapolis

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 45.8

Annapolis, Maryland

+14438376481

Visit website

National Museum of Health and Medicine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 78.5

Silver Spring, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+13013193300

Visit website

College Park Aviation Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 65.5

College Park, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13018646029

Visit website

Tuckahoe State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 6.5

Queen Anne, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+14108201668

Visit website

We Rock the Spectrum - Gaithersburg

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 91.6

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Hours: 9:30 am–6 pm

+13013558486

Visit website

Annapolis Eventours

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 45.8

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14435101348

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 62.2 and 83.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
62.2 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 7B Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silv...
9
62.6 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7B Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
8
70.1 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | I 495 / Capital Beltway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
8
79.6 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | I 270

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North: Frederick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 35 Toward I 270 North: Frederick
7
83.2 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | I 270

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 270 North

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.19 one way

$30.37 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $16.63 $33.26
premium $4.93 $17.76 $35.53
diesel $5.61 $20.22 $40.45

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: 32 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 27.5 0 $9.62 $4.40
Efficient EV 22.9 0 $8.01 $3.66
EV Truck/SUV 36.6 0 $12.82 $5.86

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Greensboro, MD

Afternoon in Greensboro on Saturday

Local time

4:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gaithersburg, MD

Afternoon in Gaithersburg on Saturday

Local time

4:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°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

2h 7m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour $20 near mile 82.2
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free near mile 91.6
View on nps.gov
Monocacy National Battlefield

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 91.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

91.6 mi in 2h 7m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.5 mi on Ocean Gateway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 62.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 91.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 62.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.1 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Greensboro, MD to Gaithersburg, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Silver Spring along the way.

Silver Spring

62.2 mi in | ~1h 26m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 91.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.5 miles on Ocean Gateway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Gaithersburg, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 62.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.1 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gaithersburg, MD before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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