How far is Gambrills, MD from Silver Spring, MD?
The driving distance from Gambrills, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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.
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gambrills and Silver Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gambrills and Silver Spring.
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Start on Maple Road
980 ft · 49 sec · Maple Road
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Turn left onto Gambrills Road
145 m · 15 sec · Gambrills Road
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Turn right onto Annapolis Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Annapolis Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annapolis Road
52 m · 3 sec · Annapolis Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Annapolis Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Annapolis Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 32 West: Columbia
1586 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
2 mi · 3 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 198: Fort Meade, Laurel
1629 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
79 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
579 ft · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Laurel Fort Meade Road
26 m · 2 sec · Laurel Fort Meade Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Laurel Fort Meade Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road
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Turn left onto MD 295: Washington
1656 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Powder Mill Road, Beltsville
1621 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Powder Mill Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Powder Mill Road
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Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 West: Silver Spring, Baltimore
1273 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
3134 ft · 41 sec · 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 Gambrills 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.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4.6 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Gambrills 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 Gambrills to Silver Spring?
The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Gambrills and 18.6 miles from Silver Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.44 one way or $8.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Gambrills and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Silver Spring.
Stop Ideas Near South Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Laurel.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gambrills and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 20.08 mi (32.31 km).
#1 Gambrills
Gambrills is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0670500, -76.6652400 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
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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