Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
29.5 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort George G Mead Junction, MD
Esteban Carriazo
Gaithersburg, MD
Kristopher Hines
Fort George G Mead Junction, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is 29.5 miles and takes about 39m via Intercounty Connector/I 95, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland's Northeast region for its entirety. Expect a mixed driving experience, largely on well-maintained highways, making it a straightforward option for a short journey. This route is ideal for a quick hop between these two points, offering a predictable and efficient path.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Intercounty Connector | 15.7 mi | 19m |
| I 95 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Patuxent Freeway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| South Frederick Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| I 370 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Guilford Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Frederick Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dorsey Run Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fort George G Mead Junction, MD and Gaithersburg, MD.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Brock Bridge Road
Turn sharp right onto Guilford Road
Turn left onto Dorsey Run Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto MD 32
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
Continue on MD 200 Toll
Continue on I 370
Take the exit
Turn right onto MD 355
Continue on MD 355
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 27.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 200 Toll West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$4.89 one way
$9.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 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 | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Fort George G Mead Junction on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Gaithersburg on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route offers a mixed drive, with 32% of your travel on highways. You'll encounter stretches that are primarily interstate, but also segments that feel more like a freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 15.7 miles on the Intercounty Connector, providing a good portion of continuous travel. As you progress, the drive transitions between these highway types, offering a varied but generally smooth experience behind the wheel.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29.5 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 0.9 miles (MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 29.5 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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