Charlotte to Gaithersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

336.7 miles 541.8 km · straight line
413.8 miles actual route 665.9 km · driving distance
7h 57min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
35° NE bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Gaithersburg?

The distance from Charlotte to Gaithersburg is 336.7 miles (541.8 km) as the crow flies. Gaithersburg is located NE of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 413.8 miles, taking about 7h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina and Gaithersburg in Maryland.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlotte and Gaithersburg. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charlotte to Gaithersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 57min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 32min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 33min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Gaithersburg

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM