How far is Damascus, MD from Silver Spring, MD?
The driving distance from Damascus, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Damascus and Silver Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Damascus and Silver Spring.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
644 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
6.4 mi · 13 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Frederick Road
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Turn right onto Middlebrook Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Middlebrook Road
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Turn left onto I 270 South
1631 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 6 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 Damascus 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.
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Keep slight left
6.61 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Damascus and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Silver Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Damascus to Silver Spring?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Washington Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Damascus and 15.3 miles from Silver Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Damascus and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Silver Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Washington Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Herndon Old Town Hall
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington Grove.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Frederick Airport, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Damascus and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 22.67 mi (36.49 km).
#1 Damascus
Damascus is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2884400, -77.2038700 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.97 | $4.16 | $8.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.15 | $10.29 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $6.63 | $13.25 |
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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