How far is Berwyn Heights, MD from Silver Spring, MD?
The driving distance from Berwyn Heights, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn Heights and Silver Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn Heights and Silver Spring.
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Start on Quebec Place
79 m · 12 sec · Quebec Place
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Turn right onto 60th Avenue
1469 ft · 56 sec · 60th Avenue
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Turn left onto Greenbelt Road
3200 ft · 2 min · Greenbelt Road
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Continue on University Boulevard East
1.2 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Metzerott Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Metzerott Road
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Turn right onto Adelphi Road
1363 ft · 37 sec · Adelphi Road
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Turn left onto Riggs Road
1219 ft · 29 sec · Riggs Road
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Turn right onto Metzerott Road
2581 ft · 1 min · Metzerott Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue
1085 ft · 31 sec · New Hampshire Avenue
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Turn right onto Piney Branch Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Piney Branch Road
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Turn right onto Sligo Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Sligo Avenue
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Turn right onto Mayor Lane
62 m · 14 sec · Mayor Lane
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Turn left
24 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 Berwyn Heights 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.
Piney Branch Road
Turn right onto Piney Branch Road
1.81 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berwyn Heights 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 Berwyn Heights to Silver Spring?
The road trip is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Adelphi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Berwyn Heights and 7.7 miles from Silver Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Berwyn Heights and Rain Showers Likely near Silver Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Adelphi
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 Adelphi.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn Heights and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 6.21 mi (9.99 km).
#1 Berwyn Heights
Town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,249 |
| Coordinates | 38.9940000, -76.9105300 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
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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