How far is North Beach, MD from Silver Spring, MD?
The driving distance from North Beach, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Beach and Silver Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Beach and Silver Spring.
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Start on Bay Avenue
128 m · 25 sec · Bay Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
106 m · 19 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Chesapeake Avenue
2229 ft · 1 min · Chesapeake Avenue
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Continue on Bayside Road
2862 ft · 2 min · Bayside Road
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Turn right onto East Chesapeake Beach Road
8.4 mi · 14 min · East Chesapeake Beach Road
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Take the ramp straight toward Maryland 4, Prince Frederick, Washington
1122 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Maryland Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard
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Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Stephanie Roper Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 717: Upper Marlboro
1525 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
1300 ft · 31 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2466 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Largo Road
7.6 mi · 12 min · Largo Road
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Continue on Landover Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Landover Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore
2934 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
9 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Silver Spring
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colesville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
2287 ft · 59 sec · 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 North Beach 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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
9.02 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving North Beach 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 North Beach to Silver Spring?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Woodmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from North Beach and 21.3 miles from Silver Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Beach and Sunny near Silver Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Woodmore
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 Woodmore.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Beach and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 33.06 mi (53.2 km).
#1 North Beach
Maryland
| Population | 2,054 |
| Coordinates | 38.7073400, -76.5310700 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $4.09 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
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 23, 2026
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