How far is Rock Hall, MD from Silver Spring, MD?
The driving distance from Rock Hall, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Hall and Silver Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hall and Silver Spring.
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Start on Rock Hall Road
2822 ft · 2 min · Rock Hall Road
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Turn right onto 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 Rock Hall 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.
Rain Showers leaving Rock Hall and Rain Showers Likely near Silver Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Hall to Silver Spring?
The road trip is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 Rock Hall and 25.7 miles from Silver Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Rock Hall and Rain Showers Likely 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 Rock Hall and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 32.98 mi (53.07 km).
#1 Rock Hall
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,255 |
| Coordinates | 39.2687100, -77.5261000 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| 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 54m |
| 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 | $4.09 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
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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