How far is Oxon Hill, MD from Silver Spring, MD?
The driving distance from Oxon Hill, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxon Hill and Silver Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxon Hill and Silver Spring.
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Start on the route
6 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Livingston Road
1 mi · 3 min · Livingston Road
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Turn right onto Indian Head Highway
2290 ft · 1 min · Indian Head Highway
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Continue on South Capitol Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Capitol Street
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Turn slight right onto I 295 North: Malcolm X Avenue, Dorothea Dix Avenue, DHS
639 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North
870 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Anacostia Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Freeway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1579 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395 North: 3rd Street Tunnel
637 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto 3rd Street Tunnel
2121 ft · 40 sec · 3rd Street Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right
1589 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on 2nd Street Northwest
149 m · 21 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
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Turn left onto E Street Northwest
1784 ft · 45 sec · E Street Northwest
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Turn right onto 6th Street Northwest
2691 ft · 49 sec · 6th Street Northwest
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Turn sharp left onto New York Avenue Northwest
676 ft · 22 sec · New York Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Allen Y Lew Place Northwest
585 ft · 14 sec · Allen Y Lew Place Northwest
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Turn right onto 9th Street Northwest
1 mi · 3 min · 9th Street Northwest
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Continue on Florida Avenue Northwest
870 ft · 38 sec · Florida Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Sherman Avenue Northwest
1.4 km · 2 min · Sherman Avenue Northwest
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Continue on New Hampshire Avenue Northwest
1004 ft · 22 sec · New Hampshire Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Princeton Place Northwest
86 m · 13 sec · Princeton Place Northwest
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue Northwest
3.8 mi · 10 min · Georgia Avenue Northwest
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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 Oxon Hill 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.
Georgia Avenue Northwest
Turn left onto Georgia Avenue Northwest
3.83 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oxon Hill and Patchy Fog near Silver Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oxon Hill to Silver Spring?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Mount Rainier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Oxon Hill and 22.2 miles from Silver Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oxon Hill and Patchy Fog near Silver Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Rainier
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 Mount Rainier.
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxon Hill and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 13.08 mi (21.05 km).
#1 Oxon Hill
Oxon Hill is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8034500, -76.9897000 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.24 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $6.74 | $13.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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