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Trip from Bryans Road, MD to Gaithersburg, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

53.3 mi

86 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m

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

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Downtown Bryans Road, MD, MD

Bryans Road, MD

MINEIA MARTINS

Downtown Gaithersburg, MD, MD

Gaithersburg, MD

Kristopher Hines

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Bryans Road to Gaithersburg, Maryland, expect a 53.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $9 for fuel should keep you covered for the trip. You will primarily navigate via Indian Head Highway and the Capital Beltway, transitioning through the Northeast corridor. It is a straightforward drive that functions well as a quick transit between these two Maryland locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Capital Beltway 19.1 mi 22m
Indian Head Highway 13.6 mi 19m
Capital Beltway (Thru) 8 mi 10m
I 270 7.3 mi 9m
I 270 Spur 3.1 mi 4m
West Diamond Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Chestnut Street 0.2 mi <1m
Meem Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Capital Beltway — 19.1 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MD 227

20 ft · 9 sec · Livingston Road
2

Turn sharp left onto MD 210

14 mi · 19 min · Indian Head Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Washington, Richmond Use the slight left lane.
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 95; I 495

8.0 mi · 10 min · Capital Beltway (Thru)
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 495

0.7 mi · 47 sec · Capital Beltway
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on I 495

2.4 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
Exit 170A Toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 495

16 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 270 Spur

3.1 mi · 4 min · I 270 Spur
Exit 38 Toward I 270: Rockville, Frederick
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270

7.3 mi · 9 min · I 270
Toward I 270 North Use the slight right lane.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward MD 117, MD 124 South: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Quince Orchard Road
13

Turn left onto MD 117

0.5 mi · 50 sec · West Diamond Avenue
14

Turn left onto Meem Avenue

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Meem Avenue
15

Turn right onto Chestnut Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Chestnut Street
16

Turn right onto MD 355

251 ft · 6 sec · North Frederick Avenue
17

Turn right

85 ft · 6 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Lake Barcroft, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Barcroft, VA

27 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

Alexandria, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Barcroft, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Bryans Road, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MD 210 / Indian Head Highway

Turn sharp left onto MD 210 / Indian Head Highway

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.6 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore
9
13.8 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Washington, Richmond

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Wa...
8
14 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
7
41.8 mi into trip | ~55m in | I 270 Spur

Keep slight left at fork onto I 270 Spur toward I 270: Rockville, Frederick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 38 Toward I 270: Rockville, Frederick

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.84 one way

$17.67 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.68 $19.36
premium $4.93 $10.34 $20.67
diesel $5.61 $11.77 $23.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16 0 $5.60 $2.56
Efficient EV 13.3 0 $4.66 $2.13
EV Truck/SUV 21.3 0 $7.46 $3.41

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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

Bryans Road, MD

Late night in Bryans Road on Sunday

Local time

12:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gaithersburg, MD

Late night in Gaithersburg on Sunday

Local time

12:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny

NW 10 mph 10% chance 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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 12m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This 53.3-mile path is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between local roads and major arteries. Only about 20% of your time will be spent on highways, so expect plenty of maneuvering through local traffic patterns. You will find your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 19.1 miles while on the Capital Beltway. The transition from the local segments of Indian Head Highway to the faster-paced beltway creates a distinct contrast in driving intensity. Prepare for a dynamic experience that shifts from technical local navigation to high-speed interstate travel.

Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.1 mi on Capital Beltway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 early in the drive near MD 210 / Indian Head Highway.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.3 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 210 / Indian Head Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles: 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.

Between Bryans Road, MD and Gaithersburg, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Richmond and Frederick.

Baltimore

13.6 mi in | ~19m

Richmond

13.8 mi in | ~19m

Frederick

41.8 mi in | ~55m | via I 270 Spur

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.1 miles on Capital Beltway. 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.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 210 / Indian Head Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles: 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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