How far is Pocomoke City, MD from Silver Spring, MD?
The driving distance from Pocomoke City, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pocomoke City and Silver Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocomoke City and Silver Spring.
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Start on Vine Street
37 m · 11 sec · Vine Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
537 ft · 15 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Winter Quarters Drive
984 ft · 27 sec · Winter Quarters Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Ocean Highway
20.7 mi · 29 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard
1708 ft · 22 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Salisbury Bypass
10.8 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13 North, US 13 Business: Salisbury, Dover
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 North: Dover
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Salisbury Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Continue on Sussex Highway
19.3 mi · 27 min · Sussex Highway
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Take the exit slight left
51 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Rifle Range Road
673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
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Continue on Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway
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Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Take the exit slight right
527 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 40 min · Ocean Gateway
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
2347 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
3221 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.9 mi · 9 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 Pocomoke City and Silver Spring.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ocean Gateway
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pocomoke City and Partly Sunny near Silver Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pocomoke City to Silver Spring?
The road trip is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Pocomoke City and 76.9 miles from Silver Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101 miles (162.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.90 one way or $43.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pocomoke City and Partly Sunny near Silver Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Denton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denton.
Easton Airport, Maryland
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pocomoke City and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 101.03 mi (162.59 km).
#1 Pocomoke City
City in Maryland
| Population | 4,088 |
| Coordinates | 38.0756800, -75.5679800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $21.90 | $43.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.65 | $49.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.55 | $53.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $32.05 | $64.11 |
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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