How far is Silver Spring, MD from Adelphi, MD?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Adelphi, MD is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3 miles (4.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Spring and Adelphi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Adelphi.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Mayor Lane
62 m · 14 sec · Mayor Lane
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Turn left onto Sligo Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Sligo Avenue
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Turn left onto Piney Branch Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Piney Branch Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue
1108 ft · 35 sec · New Hampshire Avenue
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Turn right onto Metzerott Road
2581 ft · 2 min · Metzerott Road
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Turn right onto Riggs Road
5 m · 1 sec · Riggs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riggs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Adelphi.
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.
Piney Branch Road
Turn left onto Piney Branch Road
1.84 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Silver Spring and Sunny near Adelphi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Adelphi?
The road trip is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Langley Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Silver Spring and 1.7 miles from Adelphi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3 miles (4.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.49 one way or $0.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Silver Spring and Sunny near Adelphi.
Stop Ideas Near Langley Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Langley Park.
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Adelphi. Straight-line distance: 3.03 mi (4.88 km).
#1 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Adelphi
Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 15,086 |
| Coordinates | 39.0031700, -76.9719200 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Adelphi (-76.97192, 39.00317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.49 | $0.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.55 | $1.10 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.59 | $1.19 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.72 | $1.44 |
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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