Gaithersburg to Oak Ridge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

443.3 miles 713.4 km · straight line
532 miles estimated 856.1 km · driving distance
10h 42min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Gaithersburg from Oak Ridge?

The distance from Gaithersburg to Oak Ridge is 443.3 miles (713.4 km) as the crow flies. Oak Ridge is located WSW of Gaithersburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 532 miles, taking about 10h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Gaithersburg in Maryland and Oak Ridge in Tennessee.

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 Oak Ridge. 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 Oak Ridge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 42min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 50min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 10min $64–$186* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gaithersburg & Oak Ridge

Quick Facts

Gaithersburg
39.14°N, 77.20°W
America/New_York
153m elevation
Oak Ridge
36.01°N, 84.27°W
America/New_York
259m elevation
Explore more routes from Oak Ridge

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients