Distance from Gaithersburg to Towson
How far is it from Gaithersburg to Towson? About 37 mi in a straight line and 48 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Gaithersburg and Towson are about 37 mi (59 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 48 mi (77 km), a drive of about 1 hr 6 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 34 min.
| Straight-line distance | 37 mi / 59 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 48 mi / 77 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 6 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 34 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $6 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 39.273, -76.902 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Gaithersburg to Towson is about 37 mi (59 km) in a straight line, and roughly 48 mi (77 km) by road.