How far is Irvington, MD from Silver Spring, MD?

The driving distance from Irvington, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.24 mi
00h 42m
Flight
27.2 mi
43.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.2 mi
Kilometers
43.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.24 mi
Kilometers
50.28 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Spring
Fri, Nov 6, 2:45 PM EST
Return by in Irvington
Fri, Nov 6, 3:28 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irvington
2026-11-06T14:02
Arrive Silver Spring
Fri, Nov 6, 2:45 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EST

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 EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Irvington
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Irvington
15.6 mi
00h 21m
To Silver Spring
15.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irvington and Silver Spring.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    48 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    130 m · 17 sec · Euclid Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Augusta Avenue

    96 m · 18 sec · South Augusta Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Frederick Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Frederick Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Hilton Street

    144 m · 18 sec · South Hilton Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto South Caton Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Caton Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Washington

    2800 ft · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

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

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

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

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Colesville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2287 ft · 59 sec · Georgia Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Georgia Avenue

    28 m · 10 sec · Georgia Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvington 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
22.5 mi · 72%
Capital Beltway
3.16 mi · 10%
Colesville Road
1.55 mi · 5%
I 495 West
1.44 mi · 5%
South Caton Avenue
0.85 mi · 3%
Frederick Avenue
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

22 mi · 00h 26m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 21m from Irvington
Leave By
7:04 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Irvington 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 Irvington to Silver Spring?

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Irvington and 15.7 miles from Silver Spring.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.35 one way or $8.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Irvington and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Silver Spring.

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Laurel, 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 North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irvington and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 27.2 mi (43.77 km).

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#1 Irvington

Irvington is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2828800, -76.6860800
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Silver Spring

#2 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.686084, 39.28295)
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
4.17 L · about $4.35
Round trip
$8.70
2.2 gal · 8.34 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.35 $8.70
Mid-grade $4.57 $5.03 $10.06
Premium $4.89 $5.38 $10.76
Diesel $6.30 $6.93 $13.86

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Irvington and Silver Spring. The current time is 14:02:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.