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

The driving distance from Crisfield, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
157.16 mi
02h 52m
Flight
94.14 mi
151.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.14 mi
Kilometers
151.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.16 mi
Kilometers
252.92 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Spring
Sun, Apr 19, 3:54 AM EDT
Return by in Crisfield
Sun, Apr 19, 6:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crisfield
2026-04-19T01:01
Arrive Silver Spring
Sun, Apr 19, 3:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crisfield
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
Denton
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Crisfield
77.4 mi
01h 26m
To Silver Spring
79.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 to 26 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Street

    122 m · 21 sec · North 4th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North 4th Street

    38 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Richardson Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Richardson Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Crisfield Highway

    12.9 mi · 19 min · Crisfield Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Crisfield Highway

    637 ft · 17 sec · Crisfield Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Ocean Highway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Ocean Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard

    1708 ft · 22 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Salisbury Bypass

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13 North, US 13 Business: Salisbury, Dover

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 North: Dover

    1136 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Salisbury Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 4 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Sussex Highway

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Sussex Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    51 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Rifle Range Road

    673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Shore Highway

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    527 ft · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

    28.5 mi · 40 min · Ocean Gateway

  23. 23

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    2347 ft · 57 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

    3221 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Silver Spring

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Colesville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2287 ft · 59 sec · Georgia Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Georgia Avenue

    28 m · 10 sec · Georgia Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crisfield 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
34 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 18%
Sussex Highway
19.4 mi · 12%
John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 12%
Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 11%
Crisfield Highway
13 mi · 8%
Ocean Highway
11.8 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Gateway

Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

28.5 mi · 00h 40m

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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63 mi
94.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denton
01h 26m from Crisfield
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Crisfield 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 Crisfield to Silver Spring?

The road trip is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Crisfield and 79.7 miles from Silver Spring.

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

The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.64 one way or $45.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Crisfield and Rain Showers Likely near Silver Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Denton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Denton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

22 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

37 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Dover, Delaware

39 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

41 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crisfield and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 94.14 mi (151.5 km).

Crisfield

#1 Crisfield

City in Somerset County, Maryland, United States

Population2,534
Coordinates37.9834600, -75.8538200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Silver Spring

#2 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: North 4th Street (-75.853933, 37.983526)
End: (-77.026096, 38.9908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.99 L · about $22.64
Round trip
$45.27
11.08 gal · 41.98 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.64 $45.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.48 $50.96
Premium $4.95 $27.45 $54.89
Diesel $5.98 $33.13 $66.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Crisfield and Silver Spring. The current time is 01:01:18.

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.