Dale City to Gaithersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Dale City from Gaithersburg?

The distance from Dale City to Gaithersburg is 35.5 miles (57.1 km) as the crow flies. Gaithersburg is located N of Dale City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 46.1 miles, taking about 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States — Dale City in Virginia and Gaithersburg in Maryland.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Dale City 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.