How far is Fairwood, MD from Silver Spring, MD?
The driving distance from Fairwood, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairwood and Silver Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairwood and Silver Spring.
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Start on Tylers Hope Drive
105 m · 21 sec · Tylers Hope Drive
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Turn left onto Gerrards Hope Drive
1108 ft · 54 sec · Gerrards Hope Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairwood Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Fairwood Parkway
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Turn left onto Annapolis Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Annapolis Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Annapolis Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Annapolis Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
1747 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
4.2 mi · 5 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 Fairwood 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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.09 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Fairwood and Chance Rain Showers near Silver Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairwood to Silver Spring?
The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Berwyn Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Fairwood and 9.2 miles from Silver Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Fairwood and Chance Rain Showers near Silver Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Berwyn Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berwyn Heights.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairwood and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 13.55 mi (21.8 km).
#1 Fairwood
This suburban community in Prince George's County, Maryland, is situated east of Washington, D.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9566500, -76.7777200 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.24 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $3.34 | $6.69 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
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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