How far is Essex, MD from Silver Spring, MD?
The driving distance from Essex, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.3 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and Silver Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Silver Spring.
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Start on the route
109 m · 32 sec
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Turn left
56 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Eastern Boulevard
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Continue on Eastern Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Eastern Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Washington
1750 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
28.6 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Silver Spring
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colesville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
2287 ft · 59 sec · 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 Essex and Silver Spring.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Keep slight right
28.6 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Essex and Mostly Sunny near Silver Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex to Silver Spring?
The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.7 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 20.7 miles from Essex and 20.8 miles from Silver Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 Mostly Sunny around Essex and Mostly Sunny near Silver Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Jessup
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Relay Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jessup.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 36.83 mi (59.28 km).
#1 Essex
This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet.
| Population | 1,832,752 |
| Coordinates | 39.3092700, -76.4749600 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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 18, 2026
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