Front Royal to Gaithersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

55.6 miles 89.4 km · straight line
72.2 miles estimated 116.2 km · driving distance
1h 27min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Front Royal from Gaithersburg?

The distance from Front Royal to Gaithersburg is 55.6 miles (89.4 km) as the crow flies. Gaithersburg is located ENE of Front Royal. By car, the driving distance is approximately 72.2 miles, taking about 1h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Front Royal in Virginia and Gaithersburg in Maryland.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Front Royal 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 Front Royal to Gaithersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 27min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 44min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Front Royal & Gaithersburg

Quick Facts

Front Royal
38.92°N, 78.19°W
America/New_York
173m 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 19 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 448.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients