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

The driving distance from Dundalk, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Road
41.5 mi
00h 51m
Flight
32.52 mi
52.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.52 mi
Kilometers
52.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.5 mi
Kilometers
66.79 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Spring
Wed, Apr 22, 8:13 PM EDT
Return by in Dundalk
Wed, Apr 22, 9:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dundalk
2026-04-22T19:22
Arrive Silver Spring
Wed, Apr 22, 8:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dundalk
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
Jessup
MD

Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States

From Dundalk
19.2 mi
00h 25m
To Silver Spring
22.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
74°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dundalk Avenue

    821 ft · 25 sec · Dundalk Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dunhill Road

    1003 ft · 34 sec · Dunhill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Dunhill Road

    55 m · 10 sec · Dunhill Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Broening Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Broening Highway

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    61 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Keith Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Keith Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95

    689 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 Toll South: Washington

    2061 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    28.4 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

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

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Colesville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2287 ft · 59 sec · Georgia Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Georgia Avenue

    28 m · 10 sec · Georgia Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dundalk 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 Toll South
28.8 mi · 69%
Capital Beltway
3.16 mi · 8%
Colesville Road
1.55 mi · 4%
I 495 West
1.44 mi · 3%
Broening Highway
1.31 mi · 3%
Keith Avenue
0.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 Toll South

Merge slight left

28.4 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
32.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jessup
00h 25m from Dundalk
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dundalk and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance 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 Dundalk to Silver Spring?

The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Dundalk and 22.3 miles from Silver Spring.

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

The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dundalk and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Silver Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Jessup

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jessup and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

8 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

23 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

33 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dundalk and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 32.52 mi (52.33 km).

Dundalk

#1 Dundalk

Census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Population63,597
Coordinates39.2506600, -76.5205200
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Silver Spring

#2 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Broening Road (-76.520491, 39.250665)
End: (-77.026096, 38.9908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.54 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.92 gal · 11.08 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.71 $13.43
Premium $4.95 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.73 $17.46

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Dundalk and Silver Spring. The current time is 19:22:14.

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.