Gaithersburg to Springfield, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

316.5 miles 509.4 km · straight line
379.8 miles estimated 611.3 km · driving distance
7h 38min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
48° NE bearing direction

How far is Gaithersburg from Springfield, Massachusetts?

The distance from Gaithersburg to Springfield, Massachusetts is 316.5 miles (509.4 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Massachusetts is located NE of Gaithersburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379.8 miles, taking about 7h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Gaithersburg in Maryland and Springfield, Massachusetts in Massachusetts.

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 Springfield, Massachusetts. 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 Springfield, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 38min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 10min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 15min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gaithersburg & Springfield, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Gaithersburg
39.14°N, 77.20°W
America/New_York
153m elevation
Springfield, Massachusetts
42.10°N, 72.59°W
America/New_York
25m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients