How far is Adamstown, MD from Silver Spring, MD?

The driving distance from Adamstown, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.21 mi
00h 52m
Flight
32.67 mi
52.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.67 mi
Kilometers
52.58 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.21 mi
Kilometers
63.1 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Spring
Wed, Apr 15, 1:12 PM EDT
Return by in Adamstown
Wed, Apr 15, 2:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adamstown
2026-04-15T12:20
Arrive Silver Spring
Wed, Apr 15, 1:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adamstown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Germantown
MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Adamstown
19.6 mi
00h 26m
To Silver Spring
19.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Adamstown and Silver Spring.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adamstown and Silver Spring.

  1. 1

    Start on Mountville Road

    8 m · 3 sec · Mountville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Adamstown Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Adamstown Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Buckeystown Pike

    3263 ft · 56 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fingerboard Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Fingerboard Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Fingerboard Road

    1259 ft · 26 sec · Fingerboard Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 270 South

    5 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto I 270 South

    1115 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    16.5 mi · 21 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Silver Spring

    1376 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Georgia Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Georgia Avenue

    28 m · 10 sec · Georgia Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adamstown and Silver Spring.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
23.2 mi · 59%
Fingerboard Road
4.86 mi · 12%
Capital Beltway
3.68 mi · 9%
I 270 South
2.97 mi · 8%
Georgia Avenue
1.81 mi · 5%
Adamstown Road
1.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

16.5 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 26m from Adamstown
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Adamstown and Partly Cloudy near Silver Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Adamstown to Silver Spring?

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Adamstown and 19.6 miles from Silver Spring.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Adamstown and Partly Cloudy near Silver Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Germantown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 3.6 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 3.6 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 8 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.

RAIL

Rockville station

15 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

29 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

29 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

38 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adamstown and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 32.67 mi (52.58 km).

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#1 Adamstown

Adamstown is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3109400, -77.4747100
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Silver Spring

#2 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountville Road (-77.474706, 39.310943)
End: (-77.026096, 38.9908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $4.95 $6.84 $13.67
Diesel $5.98 $8.25 $16.50

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Adamstown and Silver Spring. The current time is 12:20:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.