How far is Owings Mills, MD from Silver Spring, MD?

The driving distance from Owings Mills, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
39.05 mi
00h 50m
Flight
32.42 mi
52.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.42 mi
Kilometers
52.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.05 mi
Kilometers
62.84 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Spring
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM EDT
Return by in Owings Mills
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owings Mills
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Silver Spring
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owings Mills
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
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Owings Mills
19.5 mi
00h 25m
To Silver Spring
19.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
74°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owings Mills and Silver Spring.

  1. 1

    Start on Reisterstown Road

    637 ft · 11 sec · Reisterstown Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto MD 940

    82 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    91 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Owings Mills Boulevard

    2008 ft · 49 sec · Owings Mills Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 795: Baltimore, Reisterstown

    1181 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 795 South: Baltimore, Northwest Expressway

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Northwest Expressway

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Beltway

  10. 10

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

    829 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    2891 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Columbia Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Colesville Road

    2.7 mi · 6 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 Owings Mills 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
21.2 mi · 54%
I 70 West
4.21 mi · 11%
Baltimore Beltway
3.62 mi · 9%
Northwest Expressway
3.34 mi · 9%
Colesville Road
2.71 mi · 7%
I 795 South
0.93 mi · 2%
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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 25m from Owings Mills
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Owings Mills and Chance Rain Showers then Slight 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 Owings Mills to Silver Spring?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Owings Mills and 19.5 miles from Silver Spring.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Owings Mills and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Silver Spring.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owings Mills and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 32.42 mi (52.18 km).

Owings Mills

#1 Owings Mills

Census designated place

Population30,622
Coordinates39.4195500, -76.7802500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Silver Spring

#2 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Reisterstown Road (-76.780248, 39.419552)
End: (-77.026096, 38.9908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $4.95 $6.84 $13.67
Diesel $5.98 $8.25 $16.50

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

There is no time difference between Owings Mills and Silver Spring. The current time is 21:14:47.

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.