Distance between Greenbelt MD and Gaithersburg MD

The distance from Greenbelt to Gaithersburg is 25 miles by road including 21 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 28 minutes and goes through College Park, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Beltsville, White Oak, Kemp Mill and North Bethesda.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Greenbelt 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 495 3 mi, 04 min
Beltsville 3 mi 0:04 04 min 0.1 gal
I 495 5 mi, 05 min
Silver Spring 9 mi 0:10 10 min 0.2 gal
I 495 4 mi, 04 min
Bethesda 12 mi 0:14 14 min 0.4 gal
I 495 5 mi, 05 min
North Bethesda 17 mi 0:19 19 min 0.4 gal
I 270 7 mi, 09 min
Gaithersburg 25 mi 0:28 28 min 0.8 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Fuel cost: 3.3 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 24.9 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Greenbelt to Gaithersburg?

Driving time: 28 min

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

  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 1 min
  • 19 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 20 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 2 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 40 mph = 1 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 1 min

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

How far is Greenbelt to Gaithersburg by land?

The distance between Greenbelt and Gaithersburg is 24.9 mi by road including 21.1 mi on motorways.

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

How far is Greenbelt to Gaithersburg by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Greenbelt and Gaithersburg is 19.9 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 Greenbelt and Gaithersburg respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Greenbelt from Gaithersburg by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 2 min to cover the distance of 20 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 8 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 Greenbelt to Gaithersburg?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 8 min to cover the distance of 20 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 9 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.

What city is halfway between Greenbelt and Gaithersburg?

The halfway point between Greenbelt and Gaithersburg is Bethesda.

The distance from Bethesda to Greenbelt is 12 mi and driving will take about 14 min. The road between Bethesda and Gaithersburg has length 12 mi and will take approximately 14 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Silver Spring is in 9 mi from Greenbelt and 16 mi from Gaithersburg

Where is Greenbelt in relation to Gaithersburg?

Greenbelt is located 20 mi south-east of Gaithersburg.

Greenbelt has geographic coordinates: latitude 39.00455, longitude -76.87553.

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

Which highway goes from Greenbelt to Gaithersburg?

The route from Greenbelt to Gaithersburg follows I 495, I 270.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • I 95: 2 mi
  • MD 355: 2 mi
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