How far is Hillsmere Shores, MD from Silver Spring, MD?

The driving distance from Hillsmere Shores, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.93 mi
00h 46m
Flight
28.74 mi
46.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.74 mi
Kilometers
46.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.93 mi
Kilometers
57.83 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Spring
Sun, Apr 19, 10:35 AM EDT
Return by in Hillsmere Shores
Sun, Apr 19, 11:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsmere Shores
2026-04-19T09:49
Arrive Silver Spring
Sun, Apr 19, 10:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillsmere Shores
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Woodmore
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Hillsmere Shores
18 mi
00h 23m
To Silver Spring
18 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 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 Hillsmere Shores and Silver Spring.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillsmere Shores and Silver Spring.

  1. 1

    Start on Hillsmere Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hillsmere Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Forest Drive

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Forest Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Aris T Allen Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1 mi · 1 min · Aris T Allen Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 97, US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington, Baltimore

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, US 301 West: Washington

    2476 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    15.2 mi · 18 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    2347 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

    3221 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    4.2 mi · 5 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 Hillsmere Shores 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
15.2 mi · 42%
Capital Beltway
11.1 mi · 31%
Forest Drive
2.42 mi · 7%
Aris T Allen Boulevard
1.76 mi · 5%
Colesville Road
1.55 mi · 4%
I 97
1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

John Hanson Highway

Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

15.2 mi · 00h 18m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodmore
00h 23m from Hillsmere Shores
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hillsmere Shores 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 Hillsmere Shores to Silver Spring?

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Woodmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Hillsmere Shores and 18 miles from Silver Spring.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hillsmere Shores and Rain Showers Likely near Silver Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Woodmore

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 Woodmore and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.4 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

18 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsmere Shores and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 28.74 mi (46.26 km).

Hillsmere Shores

#1 Hillsmere Shores

Unincorporated community

Population2,872
Coordinates38.9401100, -76.4949600
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Silver Spring

#2 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillsmere Drive (-76.495454, 38.940016)
End: (-77.026096, 38.9908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.8 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.38
2.54 gal · 9.6 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.19 $10.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.95 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $5.98 $7.59 $15.19

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 Hillsmere Shores and Silver Spring. The current time is 09:49:17.

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.