How far is Maryland City, MD from Silver Spring, MD?

The driving distance from Maryland City, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.04 mi
00h 31m
Flight
13.19 mi
21.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.19 mi
Kilometers
21.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.04 mi
Kilometers
30.64 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Spring
Sat, Apr 18, 10:43 PM EDT
Return by in Maryland City
Sat, Apr 18, 11:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland City
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Silver Spring
Sat, Apr 18, 10:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maryland City
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Beltsville
MD

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

From Maryland City
8.5 mi
00h 15m
To Silver Spring
10.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryland City and Silver Spring.

  1. 1

    Start on Vale Summit South

    140 m · 25 sec · Vale Summit South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wye Mills South

    859 ft · 40 sec · Wye Mills South

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Hall South

    617 ft · 30 sec · Park Hall South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Line Avenue

    2108 ft · 2 min · Old Line Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Laureldale Drive

    146 m · 30 sec · Laureldale Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Laurel Fort Meade Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Fort Meade Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fort Meade Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Talbott Avenue

    807 ft · 23 sec · Talbott Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Washington Boulevard

    2726 ft · 1 min · Washington Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Baltimore Avenue

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Baltimore Avenue

  11. 11

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

    1273 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    3134 ft · 41 sec · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway

  14. 14

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

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Colesville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2287 ft · 59 sec · 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 Maryland City 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Avenue
6.54 mi · 34%
Capital Beltway
4.79 mi · 25%
Colesville Road
1.55 mi · 8%
Laurel Fort Meade Road
0.79 mi · 4%
Fort Meade Road
0.69 mi · 4%
Washington Boulevard
0.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Avenue

Continue on Baltimore Avenue

6.54 mi · 00h 11m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beltsville
00h 15m from Maryland City
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maryland City and Mostly Sunny near Silver Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maryland City to Silver Spring?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Beltsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Maryland City and 10.6 miles from Silver Spring.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maryland City and Mostly Sunny near Silver Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Beltsville

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 Beltsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 11.1 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 9.8 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 13.4 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 3 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 Beltsville.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

10 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

18 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

21 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

25 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryland City and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 13.19 mi (21.23 km).

Maryland City

#1 Maryland City

Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Population16,093
Coordinates39.0920500, -76.8177500
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Silver Spring

#2 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Vale Summit South (-76.818201, 39.091967)
End: (-77.026096, 38.9908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.54 L · about $2.74
Round trip
$5.48
1.34 gal · 5.08 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.74 $5.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.08 $6.16
Premium $4.95 $3.32 $6.64
Diesel $5.98 $4.01 $8.01

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 Maryland City and Silver Spring. The current time is 22:12:05.

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.