Gaithersburg to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

395.6 miles 636.7 km · straight line
474.7 miles estimated 764 km · driving distance
9h 33min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Gaithersburg from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Gaithersburg to Richmond, Kentucky is 395.6 miles (636.7 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located WSW of Gaithersburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 474.7 miles, taking about 9h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Gaithersburg in Maryland and Richmond, Kentucky in Kentucky.

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 Richmond, Kentucky. 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 Richmond, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 33min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 28min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 4min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gaithersburg & Richmond, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Gaithersburg
39.14°N, 77.20°W
America/New_York
153m elevation
Richmond, Kentucky
37.75°N, 84.29°W
America/New_York
289m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients