How far is Brooklyn Park, MD from Silver Spring, MD?
The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Howard County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn Park and Silver Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Silver Spring.
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Start on Marshall Road
15 m · 7 sec · Marshall Road
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
1251 ft · 48 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto Belle Grove Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Belle Grove Road
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Keep slight right to continue on North Camp Meade Road
1119 ft · 32 sec · North Camp Meade Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 695 West: Towson
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington
2281 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
21.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Silver Spring
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colesville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
2287 ft · 59 sec · 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 Brooklyn Park 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
21.2 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Brooklyn Park and Chance Rain Showers near Silver Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Silver Spring?
The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Brooklyn Park and 17.2 miles from Silver Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brooklyn Park and Chance Rain Showers near Silver Spring.
Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 27.43 mi (44.14 km).
#1 Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2284400, -76.6163600 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.24 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $5.86 | $11.72 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
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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