How far is Severna Park, MD from Silver Spring, MD?

The driving distance from Severna Park, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
39.38 mi
00h 49m
Flight
26.39 mi
42.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.39 mi
Kilometers
42.47 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.38 mi
Kilometers
63.37 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Spring
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM EDT
Return by in Severna Park
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Severna Park
2026-04-22T21:15
Arrive Silver Spring
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Severna Park
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
Bowie
MD

The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.

From Severna Park
20 mi
00h 24m
To Silver Spring
19.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
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 Severna Park and Silver Spring.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park and Silver Spring.

  1. 1

    Start on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    43 m · 10 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cypress Creek Road

    1372 ft · 1 min · Cypress Creek Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 South, US 301 South, US 50 West: Annapolis, Washington

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    2347 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

    3221 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Silver Spring

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Colesville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 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 Severna Park and Silver Spring.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 47%
Capital Beltway
11.1 mi · 28%
Governor Ritchie Highway
4.55 mi · 12%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
1.87 mi · 5%
Colesville Road
1.55 mi · 4%
I 495 North
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John Hanson Highway

Continue on John Hanson Highway

18.4 mi · 00h 22m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowie
00h 24m from Severna Park
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Severna Park 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 Severna Park to Silver Spring?

The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Bowie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Severna Park and 19.4 miles from Silver Spring.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Severna Park and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Silver Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Bowie

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bowie and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.3 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowie.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

12 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

28 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Severna Park and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 26.39 mi (42.47 km).

Severna Park

#1 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Silver Spring

#2 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard (-76.545371, 39.070324)
End: (-77.026096, 38.9908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.26 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
2.78 gal · 10.52 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.39 $12.79
Premium $4.95 $6.89 $13.77
Diesel $5.98 $8.31 $16.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Severna Park and Silver Spring. The current time is 21:15:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.