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

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Brooklyn Park, MD is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
33.83 mi
00h 47m
Flight
27.43 mi
44.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.43 mi
Kilometers
44.14 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.83 mi
Kilometers
54.45 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Fri, Oct 16, 12:17 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Fri, Oct 16, 1:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-10-15T23:30
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Fri, Oct 16, 12:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Silver Spring
16.9 mi
00h 23m
To Brooklyn Park
16.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Spring and Brooklyn Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore, New York

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    21.2 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie, Key Bridge

    3050 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 170 North: North Linthicum

    2066 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Camp Meade Road

    2370 ft · 1 min · North Camp Meade Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Belle Grove Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Belle Grove Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1251 ft · 45 sec · 6th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Marshall Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Marshall Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marshall Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Brooklyn Park.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
22.6 mi · 67%
Baltimore Beltway
2.92 mi · 9%
Capital Beltway
2.89 mi · 9%
Belle Grove Road
1.67 mi · 5%
Colesville Road
1.43 mi · 4%
I 695 East
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 23m from Silver Spring
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Silver Spring and Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 16.9 miles from Silver Spring and 16.9 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Silver Spring and Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

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 North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 14 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 12.3 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 North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 27.43 mi (44.14 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2284400, -76.6163600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Spring (-77.02609, 38.99067)
End: Brooklyn Park (-76.61636, 39.22844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
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
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.09
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $5.05 $10.09
Mid-grade $4.84 $5.76 $11.52
Premium $5.15 $6.12 $12.25
Diesel $6.36 $7.57 $15.14

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Spring and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 23:30:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.