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Trip from Stevensville, 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 23m

Distance

61.3 mi

99 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 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 Stevensville, MD, MD

Stevensville, MD

Carly Dernetz

Downtown Gaithersburg, MD, MD

Gaithersburg, MD

Kristopher Hines

Trip Overview

Spanning 61.3 miles, the trip from Stevensville to Gaithersburg is a straightforward journey across Maryland that you can easily complete in about 1 hour and 23 minutes. Since this is a relatively short distance, it is perfect for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers. Your path utilizes a combination of the Blue Star Memorial Highway, the John Hanson Highway, and the Capital Beltway. Whether you are heading out for business or visiting friends, this drive offers a practical connection between these two Maryland locales.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
John Hanson Highway 18.4 mi 22m
Capital Beltway 16.4 mi 21m
Blue Star Memorial Highway 12.5 mi 18m
I 270 10.9 mi 14m
West Diamond Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Business Parkway 0.2 mi <1m
Chestnut Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: John Hanson Highway — 18.4 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Ford Court

108 ft · 7 sec · Ford Court
2

Turn right onto East Main Street

138 ft · 11 sec · East Main Street
3

Turn left onto Love Point Road

458 ft · 17 sec · Love Point Road
4

Turn right onto MD 18

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Main Street
5

Turn left onto MD 8

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Business Parkway
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
7

Merge onto US 50; US 301

12 mi · 18 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2

18 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 7B Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 7B Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway Use the slight left lane.
11

Merge onto I 95; I 495

6.9 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495

9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 270
Exit 35 Toward I 270 North: Frederick Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270

7.3 mi · 9 min · I 270
Toward I 270 North Use the slight right lane.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward MD 117, MD 124 South: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Quince Orchard Road
16

Turn left onto MD 117

0.5 mi · 50 sec · West Diamond Avenue
17

Turn left onto Meem Avenue

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Meem Avenue
18

Turn right onto Chestnut Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Chestnut Street
19

Turn right onto MD 355

251 ft · 6 sec · North Frederick Avenue
20

Turn right

85 ft · 6 sec
21

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

city in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Carrollton, MD

31 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

Parole, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Carrollton, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Stevensville, 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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 31.8 and 52.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
31.8 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

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

Exit 7B Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silv...
9
32.3 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7B Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
8
39.8 mi into trip | ~53m in | I 495 / Capital Beltway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
8
49.3 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | I 270

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North: Frederick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 35 Toward I 270 North: Frederick
7
52.9 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | I 270

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 270 North

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.16 one way

$20.33 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.13 $22.26
premium $4.93 $11.89 $23.78
diesel $5.61 $13.53 $27.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.4 0 $6.44 $2.94
Efficient EV 15.3 0 $5.36 $2.45
EV Truck/SUV 24.5 0 $8.58 $3.92

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Stevensville, MD

Late night in Stevensville on Sunday

Local time

2:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gaithersburg, MD

Late night in Gaithersburg on Sunday

Local time

2:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°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

5 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 23m 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 that balances highway efficiency with the realities of navigating the region. While only 18% of the route is classified as highway, you will cover your longest uninterrupted stretch of 18.4 miles while traveling on the John Hanson Highway. The character of the road shifts as you transition from the initial stretches onto the busier Capital Beltway, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. It is not a monotonous cruise, so stay alert for changing traffic patterns and lane adjustments. You will find that the experience is less about scenic cruising and more about navigating the practical infrastructure of the state.

Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on John Hanson Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 around 31.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.3 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 31.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.8 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): 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.

On the drive from Stevensville, MD to Gaithersburg, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Silver Spring along the way.

Silver Spring

31.8 mi in | ~42m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 61.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m 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 18.4 miles on John Hanson Highway. 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: at 31.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.8 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): 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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