There are
2,775 mi
from Walnut Creek, CA to Gaithersburg, MD
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days to go from Walnut Creek, California to Gaithersburg, Maryland.
The flight distance (direct flight from Walnut Creek, CA to Gaithersburg, MD) is 2,401.57 mi.
2,775 mi = 4,466.61 kms