Clay to Gaithersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

284.4 miles 457.7 km · straight line
355.5 miles estimated 572.1 km · driving distance
7h 9min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
191° S bearing direction

How far is Clay from Gaithersburg?

The distance from Clay to Gaithersburg is 284.4 miles (457.7 km) as the crow flies. Gaithersburg is located S of Clay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 355.5 miles, taking about 7h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Clay in New York and Gaithersburg in Maryland.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Clay 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 Clay to Gaithersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 9min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 35min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 48min $43–$124* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clay & Gaithersburg

Quick Facts

Clay
43.19°N, 76.17°W
America/New_York
120m 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 95 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 87.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients