Origin
Savage, MD
Late night in Savage on Friday
Local time
3:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Savage, MD to Gaithersburg, MD
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Savage, MD
Wikimedia Commons
Gaithersburg, MD
Kristopher Hines
Trip Overview
This 28.8-mile drive from Savage, MD, to Gaithersburg, MD, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it ideal as a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate via the Intercounty Connector and I-95, with a portion on South Frederick Avenue, giving you a good mix of highway and local road driving. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $5, which is quite budget-friendly. Given its short distance and manageable duration, this route offers flexibility for when you choose to depart and how you structure your time, allowing for spontaneous stops or a direct transit between these two Northeast region locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' with about 28% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.7 miles on the Intercounty Connector, offering a period of consistent travel before you transition back to more varied road conditions. This route is characterized by a blend of faster highway segments and more intricate local road navigation, requiring your attention as you make your way through various turns and intersections. The road's personality shifts as you progress, moving from the efficiency of major arteries to the more community-focused feel of local streets.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Intercounty Connector is the longest continuous segment at about 15.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 1 miles in near US 1 / Washington Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 28.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 1 / Washington Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.6 miles (MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 1 / Washington Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto US 1 / Washington Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway
Merge onto MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 13B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
7
9.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward MD 200 Toll West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31B
Toward MD 200 Toll West
8
26.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Intercounty Connector | 15.7 mi | 19m |
| I 95 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| South Frederick Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Patuxent Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 370 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Washington Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Baltimore Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Frederick Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Intercounty Connector
— 15.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savage, MD and Gaithersburg, MD.
1
Start on Baltimore Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Street
2
Continue on Howard Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Howard Street
3
Turn left onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Washington Boulevard
4
Turn slight left
261 ft
·
16 sec
5
Turn sharp left onto US 1
31 ft
·
0 sec
·
Washington Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward MD 32 West: Columbia
7
Merge onto MD 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 13B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 95
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31B
Toward MD 200 Toll West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Intercounty Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on MD 200 Toll
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Intercounty Connector
Exit 8A
13
Continue on I 370
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 370
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 2
Toward MD 355: Rockville, Gaithersburg
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto MD 355
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Frederick Road
16
Continue on MD 355
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Frederick Avenue
17
Turn left
85 ft
·
6 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Friday
Local time
3:12 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
39m 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 Savage, MD to Gaithersburg, MD covers 28.8 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Intercounty Connector, I 95, South Frederick Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 miles from Savage, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.77 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 28.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 1 / Washington Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.6 miles (MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Savage, MD to Gaithersburg, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Gaithersburg, MD
More trips to Gaithersburg, MD
Explore more options from Savage, MD or browse trips ending in Gaithersburg, MD.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MD road trips.