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Trip from Gaithersburg, MD to Layhill Village, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 21, 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

Save up to 6 min
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.

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Downtown Gaithersburg, MD, MD

Gaithersburg, MD

Kristopher Hines

Downtown Layhill Village, MD, MD

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 8

5 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

$2.22 one way

$4.44 round trip

$4.44/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.86 $2.43 $4.86
premium $5.20 $2.60 $5.20
diesel $6.18 $3.09 $6.18

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, 2026-10-19.

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.

Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026

Origin

Gaithersburg, MD

Late night in Gaithersburg on Wednesday

Local time

12:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Clear then Areas Of Frost

N 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Coastal Flood Watch

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Coastal Flood Watch

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Destination

Layhill Village, MD

Late night in Layhill Village on Wednesday

Local time

12:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Clear

NE 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Coastal Flood Watch

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Coastal Flood Watch

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

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

21m 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?

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

506 ft 353 ft

Total Climb

197 ft

Total Descent

345 ft

Highest Point

506 ft

~2.7 mi in

Elevation Range

153 ft

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

About the Cities

Starting in Gaithersburg, MD

Full guide →

Founded 1802

Gaithersburg is a city of 70,000 people (2020) in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is a suburb of Washington, D.C.

Top landmarks

  • • Gaithersburg — MARC rail station in Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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 — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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