Gaithersburg to Lockport, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

288.8 miles 464.8 km · straight line
361 miles estimated 581 km · driving distance
7h 16min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
345° NNW bearing direction

How far is Gaithersburg from Lockport, New York?

The distance from Gaithersburg to Lockport, New York is 288.8 miles (464.8 km) as the crow flies. Lockport, New York is located NNW of Gaithersburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 361 miles, taking about 7h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Gaithersburg in Maryland and Lockport, New York in New York.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gaithersburg and Lockport, New York. 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 Lockport, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 16min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 43min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 54min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gaithersburg & Lockport, New York

Quick Facts

Gaithersburg
39.14°N, 77.20°W
America/New_York
153m elevation
Lockport, New York
43.17°N, 78.69°W
America/New_York
187m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients