How far is Point of Rocks, MD from Silver Spring, MD?
The driving distance from Point of Rocks, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 46 miles (74 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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 Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Point of Rocks and Silver Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point of Rocks and Silver Spring.
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Start on Kanawha Avenue
744 ft · 33 sec · Kanawha Avenue
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Turn right onto Bank Street
75 m · 17 sec · Bank Street
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Turn left onto Clay Street
2883 ft · 1 min · Clay Street
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Continue on Tuscarora Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Tuscarora Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dickerson Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Dickerson Road
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Continue on Darnestown Road
16 mi · 27 min · Darnestown Road
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Turn right onto Darnestown Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Darnestown Road
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Turn right onto West Montgomery Avenue
2657 ft · 54 sec · West Montgomery Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 270 South: Washington
1719 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Silver Spring
1376 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · 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 Point of Rocks 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.
Darnestown Road
Continue on Darnestown Road
16 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Point of Rocks and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Silver Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Point of Rocks to Silver Spring?
The road trip is about 46 miles (74 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Darnestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Point of Rocks and 25.8 miles from Silver Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.53 one way or $13.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Point of Rocks and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Silver Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Darnestown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Herndon Old Town Hall
Town Hall Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Darnestown.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Burke Centre
Frederick Airport, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Point of Rocks and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 33.83 mi (54.45 km).
#1 Point of Rocks
Point of Rocks is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2759400, -77.5391500 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.03 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.64 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| Premium | $4.96 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
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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