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

The driving distance from Owings, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
37.66 mi
00h 51m
Flight
29.63 mi
47.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.63 mi
Kilometers
47.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.66 mi
Kilometers
60.61 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM EDT
Return by in Owings
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owings
2026-04-23T07:17
Arrive Silver Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owings
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
Lake Arbor
MD

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

From Owings
18.8 mi
00h 25m
To Silver Spring
18.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Old Solomons Island Road

    74 m · 14 sec · Old Solomons Island Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    23 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    64 m · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right

    40 m · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    15 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    23 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Old Solomons Island Road

    74 m · 7 sec · Old Solomons Island Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Chesapeake Beach Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · East Chesapeake Beach Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward Maryland 4, Prince Frederick, Washington

    1122 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Southern Maryland Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 717: Upper Marlboro

    1525 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1300 ft · 31 sec · Water Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2466 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Largo Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Largo Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Landover Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Landover Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore

    2934 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    9 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway

  21. 21

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

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Colesville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2287 ft · 59 sec · Georgia Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Georgia Avenue

    28 m · 10 sec · Georgia Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Owings 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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
13.2 mi · 35%
Largo Road
7.63 mi · 20%
Stephanie Roper Highway
4.63 mi · 12%
East Chesapeake Beach Road
4.2 mi · 11%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
1.92 mi · 5%
Landover Road
1.65 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Arbor
00h 25m from Owings
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Owings 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 Owings to Silver Spring?

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Lake Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Owings and 18.9 miles from Silver Spring.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Arbor

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 Lake Arbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 10.2 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 10.2 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 9 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 9.4 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 Lake Arbor.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

15 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

33 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owings and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 29.63 mi (47.69 km).

Owings

#1 Owings

Census designated place

Population2,149
Coordinates38.7176200, -76.6013500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Silver Spring

#2 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.601461, 38.717608)
End: (-77.026096, 38.9908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.87
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.43 $10.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.12 $12.23
Premium $4.95 $6.59 $13.18
Diesel $5.98 $7.95 $15.91

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 and Silver Spring. The current time is 07:17:36.

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.