Origin
Gaithersburg, MD
Afternoon in Gaithersburg on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gaithersburg, MD to Layhill Village, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gaithersburg, MD
Kristopher Hines
Layhill Village, MD
Stepan Vrany
Trip Overview
This 12.7-mile drive from Gaithersburg to Layhill Village in Maryland is a quick, local trip that can easily be completed in about 21 minutes. With no highway driving, it's a straightforward, turn-heavy experience. Budget around $2 for fuel for this short journey. Since it's such a short distance, it's perfect as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The route stays within the Northeast region of Maryland, offering a glimpse of local Maryland communities without a lengthy commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Intercounty Connector | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| South Frederick Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Shady Grove Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Layhill Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Frederick Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Gate Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Frederick Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Gate Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Intercounty Connector
— 7.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg, MD and Layhill Village, MD.
1
Start on this road
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto MD 355
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Frederick Avenue
3
Continue on MD 355
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Frederick Avenue
4
Continue on MD 355
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Frederick Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Shady Grove Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Shady Grove Road
6
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward MD 200 Toll East
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Intercounty Connector
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 10
Toward MD 182: Norwood, Glenmont
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto MD 182
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Layhill Road
10
Turn right onto East Gate Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Gate Drive
11
At end of road, turn left onto North Gate Drive
401 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Gate Drive
12
Turn left onto North Gate Terrace
152 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Gate Terrace
13
Arrive at destination
North Gate Terrace
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 355 / North Frederick Avenue
Turn right onto MD 355 / North Frederick Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left toward MD 200 Toll East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward MD 200 Toll East
8
11.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward MD 182: Norwood, Glenmont
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 10
Toward MD 182: Norwood, Glenmont
4
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
MD 182 / Layhill Road
Turn right onto MD 182 / Layhill Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
North Gate Drive
At end of road, turn left onto North Gate Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Layhill Village, MD
Afternoon in Layhill Village on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
4 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
21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 12.7-mile trip. You'll navigate through Gaithersburg and into Layhill Village, primarily using roads like South Frederick Avenue and Shady Grove Road, with a significant portion on the Intercounty Connector. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.4 miles on the Intercounty Connector. With 0% highway share, this route is characterized by frequent turns and local road conditions rather than high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on Intercounty Connector.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 355 / North Frederick Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 355 / North Frederick Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gaithersburg, MD to Layhill Village, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Glenmont along the way.
Glenmont
11.1 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on Intercounty Connector. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 355 / North Frederick Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Layhill Village, 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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