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

The driving distance from Green Valley, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.15 mi
00h 43m
Flight
26.38 mi
42.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.38 mi
Kilometers
42.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.15 mi
Kilometers
50.13 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Spring
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 AM EDT
Return by in Green Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green Valley
2026-04-19T01:31
Arrive Silver Spring
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Green Valley
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Gaithersburg
MD

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

From Green Valley
15.6 mi
00h 21m
To Silver Spring
15.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    60 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    15 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Prices Distillery Road

    37 m · 12 sec · Prices Distillery Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Green Valley Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Green Valley Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Urbana Pike

    1181 ft · 20 sec · Urbana Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Frederick Road

    2074 ft · 39 sec · Frederick Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Hundred Road

    3159 ft · 1 min · Old Hundred Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 270 South: Washington

    1134 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Silver Spring

    1376 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 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 Valley and Silver Spring.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
19.4 mi · 62%
Capital Beltway
3.68 mi · 12%
I 270 South
2.97 mi · 10%
Georgia Avenue
1.81 mi · 6%
Green Valley Road
1.67 mi · 5%
Old Hundred Road
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

12.8 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaithersburg
00h 21m from Green Valley
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Green Valley and Rain Showers Likely near Silver Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Gaithersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Green Valley and 15.6 miles from Silver Spring.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Green Valley and Rain Showers Likely near Silver Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Gaithersburg

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 Gaithersburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 1.1 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 1.1 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 4.1 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rockville station

8 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

32 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

34 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

35 mi away
100 South East Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green Valley and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 26.38 mi (42.45 km).

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#1 Green Valley

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population12,262
Coordinates39.3092700, -77.2972100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Silver Spring

#2 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.297237, 39.309244)
End: (-77.026096, 38.9908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.99
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.49 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.95 $5.45 $10.90
Diesel $5.98 $6.58 $13.16

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Green Valley and Silver Spring. The current time is 01:31:34.

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.