Cleveland, Tennessee to Gaithersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

504.1 miles 811.3 km · straight line
605 miles estimated 973.6 km · driving distance
12h 10min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Tennessee from Gaithersburg?

The distance from Cleveland, Tennessee to Gaithersburg is 504.1 miles (811.3 km) as the crow flies. Gaithersburg is located NE of Cleveland, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 605 miles, taking about 12h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Tennessee in Tennessee and Gaithersburg in Maryland.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Cleveland, Tennessee 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 Cleveland, Tennessee to Gaithersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 10min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 36min $48–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 49min $73–$212* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Tennessee & Gaithersburg

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Tennessee
35.16°N, 84.88°W
America/New_York
265m 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 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients