Gaithersburg to Hershey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

84.2 miles 135.5 km · straight line
105.3 miles estimated 169.4 km · driving distance
2h 7min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
20° NNE bearing direction

How far is Gaithersburg from Hershey?

The distance from Gaithersburg to Hershey is 84.2 miles (135.5 km) as the crow flies. Hershey is located NNE of Gaithersburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 105.3 miles, taking about 2h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Gaithersburg in Maryland and Hershey in Pennsylvania.

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 Gaithersburg and Hershey. 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 Gaithersburg to Hershey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 7min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 32min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 1min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gaithersburg & Hershey

Quick Facts

Gaithersburg
39.14°N, 77.20°W
America/New_York
153m elevation
Hershey
40.29°N, 76.65°W
America/New_York
128m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 295.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients