Columbus, Ohio to Gaithersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

313.9 miles 505.2 km · straight line
374.7 miles actual route 603.1 km · driving distance
7h 19min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Gaithersburg?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Gaithersburg is 313.9 miles (505.2 km) as the crow flies. Gaithersburg is located E of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 374.7 miles, taking about 7h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Gaithersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 19min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 47min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~6h 57min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Gaithersburg

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM