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Trip from Gaithersburg, MD to Olney Square, MD

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

Drive Time

20m

Distance

8.9 mi

14 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
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 Olney Square, MD, MD

Olney Square, MD

Kelly

Trip Overview

Gaithersburg, MD to Olney Square, MD is 8.9 miles and takes about 20m via Bowie Mill Road and Muncaster Mill Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region of Maryland, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick hop, perfect for a quick errand or a short scenic detour without requiring an overnight stay. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between these two points in Montgomery County.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bowie Mill Road 3 mi 7m
Muncaster Mill Road 1.7 mi 3m
Midcounty Highway 1 mi 1m
Washington Grove Lane 0.8 mi 2m
East Diamond Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Shady Grove Road 0.6 mi 1m
North Frederick Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
South Frederick Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Bowie Mill Road — 3 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg, MD and Olney Square, 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

0.2 mi · 19 sec · South Frederick Avenue
4

Turn left onto Fulkes Corner Avenue

472 ft · 9 sec · Fulkes Corner Avenue
5

At end of road, turn right onto Olde Towne Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Olde Towne Avenue
6

Turn left onto South Summit Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · South Summit Avenue
7

Turn right onto East Diamond Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Diamond Avenue
8

Turn left onto Washington Grove Lane

0.8 mi · 2 min · Washington Grove Lane
9

Turn right onto Midcounty Highway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Midcounty Highway
10

At end of road, turn left onto Shady Grove Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Shady Grove Road
11

Turn right onto MD 115

1.7 mi · 3 min · Muncaster Mill Road
12

Turn left onto Bowie Mill Road

3.0 mi · 7 min · Bowie Mill Road
13

Turn right onto Gelding Lane

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Gelding Lane
14

Turn left onto Wachs Terrace

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Wachs Terrace
15

Arrive at destination

Wachs Terrace

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.3 — 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

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | Fulkes Corner Avenue

Turn left onto Fulkes Corner Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~0m in | Olde Towne Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Olde Towne Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Summit Avenue

Turn left onto South Summit Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | Midcounty Highway

Turn right onto Midcounty Highway

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.42 one way

$2.84 round trip

$4.05/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $1.57 $3.14
premium $4.81 $1.68 $3.37
diesel $4.80 $1.68 $3.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.7 0 $0.93 $0.43
Efficient EV 2.2 0 $0.78 $0.36
EV Truck/SUV 3.6 0 $1.25 $0.57

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% 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 Jul 14, 2026

Origin

Gaithersburg, MD

Late night in Gaithersburg on Sunday

Local time

2:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Clear

SW 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:45PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued July 13 at 2:45PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Olney Square, MD

Late night in Olney Square on Sunday

Local time

2:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Clear

SW 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:45PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued July 13 at 2:45PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

20m 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 drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaged local experience rather than a high-speed highway cruise, with 0% highway share. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being about 3 miles along Bowie Mill Road. Expect a winding path that requires your attention as you transition between Bowie Mill Road, Muncaster Mill Road, and Midcounty Highway. This route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on Bowie Mill Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 355 / North Frederick Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 355 / North Frederick Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Fulkes Corner Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Olde Towne Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

513 ft 358 ft

Total Climb

178 ft

Total Descent

232 ft

Highest Point

513 ft

~1.3 mi in

Elevation Range

155 ft

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 20m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3 miles on Bowie Mill Road. 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 0.4 miles (Fulkes Corner Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Olde Towne Avenue): Navigation decision point.

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 Olney Square, 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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