Colonial Heights to Gaithersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Colonial Heights from Gaithersburg?

The distance from Colonial Heights to Gaithersburg is 130.1 miles (209.3 km) as the crow flies. Gaithersburg is located N of Colonial Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 162.6 miles, taking about 3h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 46min. Both are located in United States — Colonial Heights in Virginia 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. 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 Colonial Heights 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.