Chatham, Ontario, Canada to Gaithersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

344.9 miles 555 km · straight line
413.8 miles estimated 666 km · driving distance
8h 19min estimated drive time
CAD 67 - CAD 83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
129° SE bearing direction

How far is Chatham, Ontario, Canada from Gaithersburg?

The distance from Chatham, Ontario, Canada to Gaithersburg is 344.9 miles (555 km) as the crow flies. Gaithersburg is located SE of Chatham, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 413.8 miles, taking about 8h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Chatham, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada, while Gaithersburg is in Maryland, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chatham, Ontario, Canada 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 Chatham, Ontario, Canada to Gaithersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 19min CAD 67 - CAD 83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 59min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 54min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chatham, Ontario, Canada & Gaithersburg

Quick Facts

Chatham, Ontario, Canada
42.41°N, 82.18°W
America/Toronto
183m 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 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients