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

The driving distance from Manchester, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 57.2 miles (92 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.15 mi
01h 10m
Flight
46.94 mi
75.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.94 mi
Kilometers
75.54 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.15 mi
Kilometers
91.98 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Spring
Fri, Apr 24, 1:54 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Fri, Apr 24, 3:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-04-24T00:43
Arrive Silver Spring
Fri, Apr 24, 1:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
9:30 PM EDT
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
Milford Mill
MD

Census designated place

From Manchester
28.6 mi
00h 35m
To Silver Spring
28.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Westminster Street

    20 m · 7 sec · Westminster Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2467 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hanover Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Hanover Pike

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hampstead Bypass

    31 m · 2 sec · Hampstead Bypass

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Hampstead Bypass

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Hampstead Bypass

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hampstead Bypass

    44 m · 5 sec · Hampstead Bypass

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Hampstead Bypass

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Hampstead Bypass

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hanover Pike

    45 m · 2 sec · Hanover Pike

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Hanover Pike

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Hanover Pike

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Butler Road

    2487 ft · 34 sec · Butler Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight

    2083 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Northwest Expressway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Beltway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick

    829 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    2891 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Columbia Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Colesville Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Colesville Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2287 ft · 59 sec · Georgia Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Georgia Avenue

    28 m · 10 sec · Georgia Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
21.2 mi · 37%
Hanover Pike
9.11 mi · 16%
Northwest Expressway
8.38 mi · 15%
Hampstead Bypass
4.38 mi · 8%
I 70 West
4.21 mi · 7%
Baltimore Beltway
3.62 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Pike

Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

21.2 mi · 00h 29m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford Mill
00h 35m from Manchester
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Manchester and Mostly Sunny then Chance 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 Manchester to Silver Spring?

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Milford Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Manchester and 28.6 miles from Silver Spring.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Manchester and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Silver Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Milford Mill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milford Mill, 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 Milford Mill.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

44 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

45 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 46.94 mi (75.54 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

Population4,876
Coordinates39.6612100, -76.8849800
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Silver Spring

#2 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster Street (-76.884966, 39.661194)
End: (-77.026096, 38.9908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.63 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.51
4.04 gal · 15.26 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.25 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.29 $18.58
Premium $4.95 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.98 $12.08 $24.16

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Silver Spring. The current time is 00:43:43.

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.