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

The driving distance from Delmar, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 118.1 miles (190 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.09 mi
02h 11m
Flight
86.39 mi
139.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.39 mi
Kilometers
139.03 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.09 mi
Kilometers
190.04 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Spring
Mon, May 4, 5:16 PM EDT
Return by in Delmar
Mon, May 4, 7:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delmar
2026-05-04T15:05
Arrive Silver Spring
Mon, May 4, 5:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delmar
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
Grasonville
MD

Census designated place

From Delmar
57.2 mi
01h 05m
To Silver Spring
60.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East State Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sussex Highway

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Sussex Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left

    51 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Rifle Range Road

    673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Shore Highway

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    527 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

    28.5 mi · 40 min · Ocean Gateway

  12. 12

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  13. 13

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

    2347 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

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

    3221 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway

  17. 17

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

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Colesville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2287 ft · 59 sec · Georgia Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Georgia Avenue

    28 m · 10 sec · Georgia Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delmar 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 24%
Sussex Highway
19.4 mi · 16%
John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 16%
Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 15%
Capital Beltway
11.1 mi · 9%
Seashore Highway
7.51 mi · 6%
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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grasonville
01h 05m from Delmar
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Delmar 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 Delmar to Silver Spring?

The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Grasonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Delmar and 60.9 miles from Silver Spring.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Delmar and Sunny near Silver Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Grasonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grasonville, 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 Grasonville.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

3 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

21 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

46 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

49 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delmar and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 86.39 mi (139.03 km).

Delmar

#1 Delmar

Town in Wicomico County, Maryland, United States

Population3,596
Coordinates38.4559496, -75.5774249
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Silver Spring

#2 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: East State Street (-75.577424, 38.456064)
End: (-77.026096, 38.9908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.77 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.08
8.34 gal · 31.54 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.04 $34.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.95 $20.66 $41.32
Diesel $5.98 $24.94 $49.87

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Delmar and Silver Spring. The current time is 15:05:42.

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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.