Gaithersburg to Hartford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gaithersburg from Hartford?

The distance from Gaithersburg to Hartford is 299.1 miles (481.3 km) as the crow flies. Hartford is located NE of Gaithersburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.8 miles, taking about 7h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Gaithersburg in Maryland and Hartford in Connecticut.

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 Gaithersburg and Hartford. 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.