How far is Ballenger Creek, MD from Silver Spring, MD?
The driving distance from Ballenger Creek, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.3 miles (55.2 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ballenger Creek and Silver Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballenger Creek and Silver Spring.
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Start on Canada Goose Court
54 m · 10 sec · Canada Goose Court
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Turn right onto Robin Drive
3085 ft · 2 min · Robin Drive
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Turn left onto New Design Road
1.1 km · 1 min · New Design Road
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Turn right onto Corporate Drive
1557 ft · 47 sec · Corporate Drive
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Turn right onto Crestwood Boulevard
2153 ft · 47 sec · Crestwood Boulevard
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Turn left onto Buckeystown Pike
1345 ft · 32 sec · Buckeystown Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 South
655 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 27 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Silver Spring
1376 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Georgia Avenue
28 m · 10 sec · Georgia Avenue
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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 Ballenger Creek and Silver Spring.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Ballenger Creek 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 Ballenger Creek to Silver Spring?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 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 Ballenger Creek and 19.5 miles from Silver Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 Rain Showers around Ballenger Creek and Rain Showers Likely near Silver Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Germantown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.
Rockville station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ballenger Creek and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 34.3 mi (55.2 km).
#1 Ballenger Creek
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 18,274 |
| Coordinates | 39.3726000, -77.4352600 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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