Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Gaithersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

73.1 miles 117.7 km · straight line
91.4 miles estimated 147.1 km · driving distance
1h 50min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
181° S bearing direction

How far is Carlisle, Pennsylvania from Gaithersburg?

The distance from Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Gaithersburg is 73.1 miles (117.7 km) as the crow flies. Gaithersburg is located S of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 91.4 miles, taking about 1h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Carlisle, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania and Gaithersburg in Maryland.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Carlisle, Pennsylvania and Gaithersburg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Gaithersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 50min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 12min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 45min $11–$32* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlisle, Pennsylvania & Gaithersburg

Quick Facts

Carlisle, Pennsylvania
40.20°N, 77.19°W
America/New_York
146m elevation
Gaithersburg
39.14°N, 77.20°W
America/New_York
153m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 340.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients