How far is Silver Spring, MD from Baltimore Highlands, MD?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Baltimore Highlands, MD is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Spring and Baltimore Highlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Baltimore Highlands.
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Start on the route
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
61 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Georgia Avenue
1874 ft · 39 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Colesville Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: College Park
1495 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore
1579 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
21.2 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie, Key Bridge
3050 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
1.4 km · 1 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lansdowne, Maryland Food Bank
764 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Hollins Ferry Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Hollins Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Daisy Avenue
2149 ft · 1 min · Daisy Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Annapolis Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Annapolis Road
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Turn left onto Virginia Avenue
1390 ft · 50 sec · Virginia Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Street
37 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Baltimore Highlands.
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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
21.2 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Silver Spring and Sunny near Baltimore Highlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Baltimore Highlands?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Silver Spring and 16 miles from Baltimore Highlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Silver Spring and Sunny near Baltimore Highlands.
Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Baltimore Highlands. Straight-line distance: 26.77 mi (43.08 km).
#1 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baltimore Highlands
Baltimore Highlands is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2331600, -76.6366300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baltimore Highlands (-76.63663, 39.23316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
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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