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

The driving distance from Linganore, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.64 mi
01h 06m
Flight
32.56 mi
52.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.56 mi
Kilometers
52.4 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.64 mi
Kilometers
86.32 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Spring
Sun, Nov 8, 1:39 PM EST
Return by in Linganore
Sun, Nov 8, 2:46 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linganore
2026-11-08T12:33
Arrive Silver Spring
Sun, Nov 8, 1:39 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Linganore
9:30 PM EST
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
Germantown
MD

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

From Linganore
22.2 mi
00h 33m
To Silver Spring
31.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 11:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
62°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 11:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Glissans Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Glissans Mill Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Green Valley Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Green Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Baldwin Road

    2292 ft · 55 sec · Baldwin Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Green Valley Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Green Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fingerboard Road

    716 ft · 18 sec · Fingerboard Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Green Valley Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Green Valley Road

  7. 7

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

    1181 ft · 20 sec · Urbana Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Frederick Road

    2074 ft · 39 sec · Frederick Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old Hundred Road

    3159 ft · 1 min · Old Hundred Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 270 South: Washington

    1134 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

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

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway

  15. 15

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

    1376 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Georgia Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Georgia Avenue

    28 m · 10 sec · Georgia Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Linganore 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
19.4 mi · 36%
Green Valley Road
12.1 mi · 23%
Capital Beltway
3.68 mi · 7%
I 270 South
2.97 mi · 6%
Glissans Mill Road
2.4 mi · 4%
Georgia Avenue
1.81 mi · 3%
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 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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 33m from Linganore
Leave By
4:18 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Linganore 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 Linganore to Silver Spring?

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Linganore and 31.4 miles from Silver Spring.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Linganore and Sunny near Silver Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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 Germantown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 6.1 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 6.1 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
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 10.6 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 Germantown.

RAIL

Rockville station

15 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

29 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

29 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

38 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linganore and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 32.56 mi (52.4 km).

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#1 Linganore

Linganore is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4403800, -77.2080400
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Silver Spring

#2 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Glissans Mill Road (-77.208177, 39.440257)
End: (-77.026096, 38.9908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.16 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.85
3.78 gal · 14.32 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.93 $7.43 $14.85
Mid-grade $4.55 $8.61 $17.21
Premium $4.87 $9.20 $18.40
Diesel $6.28 $11.88 $23.75

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Linganore and Silver Spring. The current time is 12:33:13.

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.