How far is Layhill Village, MD from Silver Spring, MD?
The driving distance from Layhill Village, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Layhill Village and Silver Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Layhill Village and Silver Spring.
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Start on North Gate Terrace
713 ft · 33 sec · North Gate Terrace
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Gate Lane
689 ft · 35 sec · North Gate Lane
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Turn left onto North Gate Drive
704 ft · 33 sec · North Gate Drive
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Turn right onto Post Lane
96 m · 16 sec · Post Lane
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Turn right onto Layhill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Layhill Road
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Continue on Georgia Avenue
5.2 mi · 13 min · 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 Layhill Village 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.
Georgia Avenue
Continue on Georgia Avenue
5.19 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Layhill Village and Sunny near Silver Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Layhill Village to Silver Spring?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Layhill Village and 3.9 miles from Silver Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Layhill Village and Sunny near Silver Spring.
Stop Ideas Near North Kensington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Kensington.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Layhill Village and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 6.61 mi (10.64 km).
#1 Layhill Village
Layhill Village is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0842800, -77.0513700 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $3.96 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $1.23 | $2.47 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
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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