Origin
Londontowne, MD
Afternoon in Londontowne on Thursday
Local time
2:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Londontowne, MD to Gaithersburg, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Londontowne, MD
Jonathan Borba
Gaithersburg, MD
Kristopher Hines
Trip Overview
The drive from Londontowne, MD to Gaithersburg, MD covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Londontown Road, Stepneys Lane, Central Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 50.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Londontown Road 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 Londontowne, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is easy. At 1h 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 Londontowne, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Londontown Road | — | — |
| Stepneys Lane | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Davidsonville Road | — | — |
| US 50 West | — | — |
| John Hanson Highway | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| I 495 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Londontown Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Londontowne, MD and Gaithersburg, MD.
1
Start on Tacoma Road
236 ft
·
17 sec
·
Tacoma Road
2
Turn left onto Londontown Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Londontown Road
3
Continue on Stepneys Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Stepneys Lane
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Central Avenue
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Central Avenue
5
Turn right onto Davidsonville Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Davidsonville Road
6
Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington, Richmond
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington, Richmond
7
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
John Hanson Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
10
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Capital Beltway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Capital Beltway
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 270 North: Frederick
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 270 North
14
Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 South: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Quince Orchard Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
MD 117, MD 124 South: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Quince Orchard Road
15
Turn left onto West Diamond Avenue
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Diamond Avenue
16
Turn left onto Meem Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Meem Avenue
17
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Chestnut Street
18
Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue
253 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Frederick Avenue
19
Turn right
85 ft
·
6 sec
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.3 mi from Londontowne, MD · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Londontowne, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gaithersburg, MD
The final approach into Gaithersburg, 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
$8.41 one way
$16.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.83 | $19.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Gaithersburg on Thursday
Local time
2:40 PM
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
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 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 Londontowne, MD to Gaithersburg, MD covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Londontown Road, Stepneys Lane, Central Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.3 miles from Londontowne, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.41 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 Londontowne, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is easy. At 1h 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 Londontowne, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Londontowne, MD to Gaithersburg, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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