How far is Silver Spring, MD from Brookmont, MD?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Brookmont, MD is about 8.7 miles (14 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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.
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Brookmont.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Mayor Lane
62 m · 12 sec · Mayor Lane
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Turn right onto Sligo Avenue
66 m · 8 sec · Sligo Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Georgia Avenue
2237 ft · 43 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Alaska Avenue Northwest
1.3 km · 2 min · Alaska Avenue Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 16th Street Northwest
1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Military Road West, Connecticut Avenue
868 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Military Road Northwest
2.6 mi · 7 min · Military Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Western Avenue Northwest
1.2 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Westmoreland Circle
120 m · 7 sec · Dalecarlia Parkway Northwest
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Exit the rotary onto Dalecarlia Parkway Northwest
1.6 km · 2 min · Dalecarlia Parkway Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Loughboro Road Northwest
1419 ft · 53 sec · Loughboro Road Northwest
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Turn right onto MacArthur Boulevard Northwest
1.4 km · 2 min · MacArthur Boulevard Northwest
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Turn slight left onto Truck crossing
105 m · 17 sec · Truck crossing
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Turn left onto Maryland Avenue
699 ft · 32 sec · Maryland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Drive
871 ft · 45 sec · Ridge Drive
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Turn left onto 63rd Street
116 m · 17 sec · 63rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 63rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Brookmont.
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.
Military Road Northwest
Turn straight onto Military Road Northwest
2.57 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Silver Spring and Sunny near Brookmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Brookmont?
The road trip is about 8.7 miles (14 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Chevy Chase Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Silver Spring and 4.3 miles from Brookmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Silver Spring and Sunny near Brookmont.
Stop Ideas Near Chevy Chase Village
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 Chevy Chase Village.
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Union Station
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Brookmont. Straight-line distance: 6.07 mi (9.77 km).
#1 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookmont
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,468 |
| Coordinates | 38.9420600, -77.1202600 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookmont (-77.12026, 38.94206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
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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