Franklin, Tennessee to Gaithersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

574.1 miles 923.9 km · straight line
688.9 miles estimated 1108.7 km · driving distance
13h 52min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Tennessee from Gaithersburg?

The distance from Franklin, Tennessee to Gaithersburg is 574.1 miles (923.9 km) as the crow flies. Gaithersburg is located ENE of Franklin, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 688.9 miles, taking about 13h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, Tennessee to Gaithersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 52min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 38min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~18h 2min $83–$241* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Tennessee & Gaithersburg

Quick Facts

Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m 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 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients