How far is Silver Spring, MD from Arden on the Severn, MD?

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Arden on the Severn, MD is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
34.55 mi
00h 52m
Flight
24.56 mi
39.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.56 mi
Kilometers
39.53 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.55 mi
Kilometers
55.61 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arden on the Severn
Wed, Apr 15, 4:49 PM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Wed, Apr 15, 5:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-04-15T15:57
Arrive Arden on the Severn
Wed, Apr 15, 4:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silver Spring
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
Maryland City
MD

Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

From Silver Spring
17.3 mi
00h 26m
To Arden on the Severn
17.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Spring and Arden on the Severn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Arden on the Severn.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Georgia Avenue

    1874 ft · 39 sec · Georgia Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Colesville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: College Park

    1495 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295: North Baltimore

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 198 East: Fort Meade

    3071 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Laurel Fort Meade Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward MD 32 East: Odenton

    1660 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Patuxent Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 3 North: Baltimore

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Robert Crain Highway

    1842 ft · 31 sec · Robert Crain Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Highway

    1424 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Veterans Highway

    1445 ft · 32 sec · Veterans Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Generals Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Generals Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sunrise Beach Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Beach Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Omar Drive

    2736 ft · 1 min · Omar Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Shore View Circle

    17 m · 2 sec · Shore View Circle

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shore View Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Arden on the Severn.

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
8.55 mi · 25%
Capital Beltway
7.84 mi · 23%
Patuxent Freeway
7.39 mi · 21%
Laurel Fort Meade Road
2.18 mi · 6%
Sunrise Beach Road
1.93 mi · 6%
Generals Highway
1.63 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

8.55 mi · 00h 12m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryland City
00h 26m from Silver Spring
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Silver Spring and Mostly Sunny near Arden on the Severn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Arden on the Severn?

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Maryland City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Silver Spring and 17.3 miles from Arden on the Severn.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Silver Spring and Mostly Sunny near Arden on the Severn.

Stop Ideas Near Maryland City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maryland City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maryland City.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

15 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

27 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

28 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Arden on the Severn. Straight-line distance: 24.56 mi (39.53 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Arden on the Severn

#2 Arden on the Severn

Census designated place

Population1,953
Coordinates39.0659400, -76.5788500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Spring (-77.02609, 38.99067)
End: Arden on the Severn (-76.57885, 39.06594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.97
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.98 $9.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.61 $11.22
Premium $4.95 $6.04 $12.09
Diesel $5.98 $7.30 $14.59

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Spring and Arden on the Severn. The current time is 15:57:01.

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.