How far is Brookmont, MD from Silver Spring, MD?
The driving distance from Brookmont, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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.
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookmont and Silver Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookmont and Silver Spring.
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Start on 63rd Street
12 m · 7 sec · 63rd Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
887 ft · 40 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Maryland Avenue
553 ft · 26 sec · Maryland Avenue
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Turn right onto MacArthur Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · MacArthur Boulevard
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Turn left onto Loughboro Road Northwest
1468 ft · 56 sec · Loughboro Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Dalecarlia Parkway Northwest
1.6 km · 2 min · Dalecarlia Parkway Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Westmoreland Circle
99 m · 7 sec · Western Avenue Northwest
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Exit the rotary onto Western Avenue Northwest
1.2 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Military Road Northwest
2.2 mi · 6 min · Military Road Northwest
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Turn slight right
111 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Joyce Road Northwest
3098 ft · 1 min · Joyce Road Northwest
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Turn left onto 16th Street Northwest
1.1 km · 2 min · 16th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Alaska Avenue Northwest
1.3 km · 2 min · Alaska Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue Northwest
2400 ft · 37 sec · 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 Brookmont 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.
Military Road Northwest
Turn right onto Military Road Northwest
2.24 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Brookmont and Sunny near Silver Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookmont to Silver Spring?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Chevy Chase Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Brookmont and 10.1 miles from Silver Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookmont and Sunny near Silver Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Chevy Chase Village
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 Chevy Chase Village.
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Union Station
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookmont and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 6.07 mi (9.77 km).
#1 Brookmont
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,468 |
| Coordinates | 38.9420600, -77.1202600 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
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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