How far is Silver Spring, MD from Butcher's Hill, MD?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Butcher's Hill, MD is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.3 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 EST.
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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 49m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Spring and Butcher's Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Butcher's Hill.
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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
24.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 North: Downtown, Inner Harbor
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Cal Ripken Way
1.4 km · 2 min · Cal Ripken Way
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Turn slight right onto West Conway Street
1673 ft · 53 sec · West Conway Street
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Turn left onto Light Street
873 ft · 37 sec · Light Street
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Turn straight
86 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto East Pratt Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · East Pratt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pratt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Butcher's Hill.
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
24.8 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Clear leaving Silver Spring and Sunny near Butcher's Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Butcher's Hill?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 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?
North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Silver Spring and 17.3 miles from Butcher's Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Silver Spring and Sunny near Butcher's Hill.
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 Butcher's Hill. Straight-line distance: 31.25 mi (50.3 km).
#1 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Butcher's Hill
Butcher's Hill is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2895500, -76.5883000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Butcher's Hill (-76.5883, 39.28955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.92 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
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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