How far is Silver Spring, MD from Brandywine, MD?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Brandywine, MD is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 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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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 Prince George’s 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 Brandywine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Brandywine.
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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
20.2 mi · 26 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside
1256 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Forestville Road
130 m · 12 sec · Forestville Road
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Turn slight right onto MD 337 South
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto MD 5 South: Waldorf
2410 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue
6.6 mi · 8 min · Branch Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1214 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Spine Road
151 m · 14 sec · Spine Road
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Turn right onto Brandywine Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Brandywine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brandywine Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Brandywine.
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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
20.2 mi · 00h 26m
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 Likely leaving Silver Spring and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brandywine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Brandywine?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 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?
Lake Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Silver Spring and 17.1 miles from Brandywine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Silver Spring and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brandywine.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Arbor
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 Lake Arbor.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Brandywine. Straight-line distance: 22.46 mi (36.15 km).
#1 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brandywine
Census designated place
| Population | 6,719 |
| Coordinates | 38.6967800, -76.8477500 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brandywine (-76.84775, 38.69678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
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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