How far is Green Haven, MD from Silver Spring, MD?

The driving distance from Green Haven, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
37.96 mi
00h 48m
Flight
27.64 mi
44.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.64 mi
Kilometers
44.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.96 mi
Kilometers
61.09 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Spring
Thu, Apr 16, 12:23 AM EDT
Return by in Green Haven
Thu, Apr 16, 1:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green Haven
2026-04-15T23:35
Arrive Silver Spring
Thu, Apr 16, 12:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green Haven
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 Green Haven
18.6 mi
00h 24m
To Silver Spring
19.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Haven and Silver Spring.

  1. 1

    Start on 207th Street

    613 ft · 33 sec · 207th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Outing Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Outing Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mountain Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Mountain Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto MD 100 West

    1023 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington

    1420 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

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

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

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

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Colesville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2287 ft · 59 sec · Georgia Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Georgia Avenue

    28 m · 10 sec · Georgia Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Green Haven 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
15.5 mi · 41%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
11.2 mi · 29%
Capital Beltway
3.16 mi · 8%
Mountain Road
2.32 mi · 6%
Colesville Road
1.55 mi · 4%
I 495 West
1.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

14.8 mi · 00h 17m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jessup
00h 24m from Green Haven
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Green Haven and Partly Cloudy near Silver Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Green Haven to Silver Spring?

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 18.6 miles from Green Haven and 19.4 miles from Silver Spring.

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

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Green Haven and Partly Cloudy near Silver Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Jessup

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jessup, 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 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 Green Haven and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 27.64 mi (44.49 km).

Green Haven

#1 Green Haven

Neighborhood of Pasadena, Maryland, United States

Population19,326
Coordinates39.1395500, -76.5477400
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Silver Spring

#2 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: 207th Street (-76.5477, 39.139487)
End: (-77.026096, 38.9908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.07 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.95
2.68 gal · 10.14 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.48 $10.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.16 $12.33
Premium $4.95 $6.64 $13.28
Diesel $5.98 $8.01 $16.03

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Green Haven and Silver Spring. The current time is 23:35:12.

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.