How far is Accokeek, MD from Silver Spring, MD?
The driving distance from Accokeek, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Accokeek and Silver Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Accokeek and Silver Spring.
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Start on the route
628 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Livingston Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Livingston Road
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Turn left onto Indian Head Highway
11 mi · 17 min · Indian Head Highway
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Continue on South Capitol Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Capitol Street
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Turn slight right onto I 295 North: Malcolm X Avenue, Dorothea Dix Avenue, DHS
639 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North
870 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Anacostia Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Freeway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1579 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395 North: 3rd Street Tunnel
637 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto 3rd Street Tunnel
2121 ft · 40 sec · 3rd Street Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right
1589 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on 2nd Street Northwest
149 m · 21 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
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Turn left onto E Street Northwest
1784 ft · 45 sec · E Street Northwest
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Turn right onto 6th Street Northwest
2691 ft · 49 sec · 6th Street Northwest
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Turn sharp left onto New York Avenue Northwest
676 ft · 22 sec · New York Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Allen Y Lew Place Northwest
585 ft · 14 sec · Allen Y Lew Place Northwest
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Turn right onto 9th Street Northwest
1 mi · 3 min · 9th Street Northwest
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Continue on Florida Avenue Northwest
870 ft · 38 sec · Florida Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Sherman Avenue Northwest
1.4 km · 2 min · Sherman Avenue Northwest
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Continue on New Hampshire Avenue Northwest
1004 ft · 22 sec · New Hampshire Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Princeton Place Northwest
86 m · 13 sec · Princeton Place Northwest
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue Northwest
3.8 mi · 10 min · Georgia Avenue Northwest
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Turn right
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Accokeek and Silver Spring.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Indian Head Highway
Turn left onto Indian Head Highway
11 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Accokeek and Rain Showers Likely near Silver Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Accokeek to Silver Spring?
The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forest Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Accokeek and 27.3 miles from Silver Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Accokeek and Rain Showers Likely near Silver Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Heights.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Accokeek and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 22.32 mi (35.92 km).
#1 Accokeek
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 10,573 |
| Coordinates | 38.6676200, -77.0283100 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-77.026096, 38.9908)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.03 | $14.07 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Maryland · Apr 19, 2026
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