How far is Silver Spring, MD from Cape Saint Claire, MD?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Cape Saint Claire, MD is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Spring and Cape Saint Claire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Cape Saint Claire.
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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
10.7 mi · 13 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 179: Saint Margarets Road, Busch's Frontage Road
945 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Busch's Frontage Road
2286 ft · 50 sec · Busch's Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Saint Margarets Road
723 ft · 23 sec · Saint Margarets Road
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Continue on Cape Saint Claire Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Cape Saint Claire Road
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Turn left onto Hilltop Drive
1215 ft · 37 sec · Hilltop Drive
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Turn left onto Blue Ridge Drive
997 ft · 29 sec · Blue Ridge Drive
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Turn right onto Hampton Road
1325 ft · 1 min · Hampton Road
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Turn left onto Dogwood Tree Drive
95 m · 14 sec · Dogwood Tree Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dogwood Tree Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Cape Saint Claire.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John Hanson Highway
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Silver Spring and Mostly Sunny near Cape Saint Claire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Cape Saint Claire?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Bowie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Silver Spring and 19.6 miles from Cape Saint Claire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Silver Spring and Mostly Sunny near Cape Saint Claire.
Stop Ideas Near Bowie
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 Bowie.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Cape Saint Claire. Straight-line distance: 31.4 mi (50.54 km).
#1 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Saint Claire
Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America
| Population | 8,747 |
| Coordinates | 39.0431700, -76.4449600 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cape Saint Claire (-76.44496, 39.04317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.35 | $12.69 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.84 | $13.67 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.25 | $16.50 |
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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