Distance between Gaithersburg MD and Frederick MD

The distance from Gaithersburg to Frederick is 24 miles by road including 20 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 24 minutes and goes through Germantown, Fox Chapel, Clarksburg, Urbana and Ballenger Creek.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Gaithersburg 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 270 4 mi, 04 min
Germantown 4 mi 0:04 04 min 0.1 gal
I 270 4 mi, 03 min
Clarksburg 7 mi 0:07 07 min 0.2 gal
I 270 9 mi, 08 min
Urbana 17 mi 0:16 16 min 0.5 gal
I 270 4 mi, 04 min
Ballenger Creek 21 mi 0:20 20 min 0.7 gal
I 270 MD 85 1 mi, 01 min
Evergreen Point 22 mi 0:21 21 min 0.7 gal
MD 85 1 mi, 02 min
Frederick 24 mi 0:24 24 min 0.8 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Gaithersburg to Frederick?

Fuel cost: 3.1 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 23.6 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Gaithersburg to Frederick?

Driving time: 24 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 17 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 15 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 2 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 2 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 40 mph = 1 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Gaithersburg to Frederick by land?

The distance between Gaithersburg and Frederick is 23.6 mi by road including 19.9 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Gaithersburg and Frederick respectively.

How far is Gaithersburg to Frederick by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Gaithersburg and Frederick is 21.7 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Gaithersburg and Frederick respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Gaithersburg from Frederick by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 2 min to cover the distance of 22 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 9 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Gaithersburg to Frederick?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 8 min to cover the distance of 22 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 10 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

Where is Gaithersburg in relation to Frederick?

Gaithersburg is located 22 mi south-east of Frederick.

Gaithersburg has geographic coordinates: latitude 39.14344, longitude -77.20137.

Frederick has geographic coordinates: latitude 39.41422, longitude -77.41093.

Which highway goes from Gaithersburg to Frederick?

The route from Gaithersburg to Frederick follows I 270.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • MD 85: 2 mi
  • MD 355: 1 mi
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