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

The driving distance from Reisterstown, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
43.41 mi
00h 55m
Flight
34.7 mi
55.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.7 mi
Kilometers
55.84 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.41 mi
Kilometers
69.86 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Spring
Wed, Apr 22, 8:23 PM EDT
Return by in Reisterstown
Wed, Apr 22, 9:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reisterstown
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Silver Spring
Wed, Apr 22, 8:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reisterstown
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 Reisterstown
21.6 mi
00h 27m
To Silver Spring
21.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
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 Reisterstown and Silver Spring.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    107 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Harvestview Road

    103 m · 20 sec · Harvestview Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Westminster Pike

    1437 ft · 33 sec · Westminster Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2083 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Northwest Expressway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway

  6. 6

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Beltway

  8. 8

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

    829 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    2891 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Columbia Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Colesville Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Colesville Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2287 ft · 59 sec · Georgia Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Georgia Avenue

    28 m · 10 sec · Georgia Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reisterstown 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
21.2 mi · 49%
Northwest Expressway
8.38 mi · 19%
I 70 West
4.21 mi · 10%
Baltimore Beltway
3.62 mi · 8%
Colesville Road
2.71 mi · 6%
US 29 South
0.84 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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 27m from Reisterstown
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Reisterstown 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 Reisterstown to Silver Spring?

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 21.6 miles from Reisterstown and 21.9 miles from Silver Spring.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reisterstown and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 34.7 mi (55.84 km).

Reisterstown

#1 Reisterstown

Census designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

Population25,968
Coordinates39.4697600, -76.8319000
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Silver Spring

#2 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.831819, 39.469765)
End: (-77.026096, 38.9908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.8 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.50
3.06 gal · 11.6 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.25 $12.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.04 $14.07
Premium $4.95 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $5.98 $9.15 $18.30

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Reisterstown and Silver Spring. The current time is 19:28:26.

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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.