How far is Silver Spring, MD from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.3 miles (89 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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 01h 41m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Spring and Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
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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
16.4 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro
1696 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road
628 ft · 15 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road
87 m · 5 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
1594 ft · 27 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road
43 m · 2 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
1955 ft · 41 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Take the ramp straight toward MD 4 South: Prince Frederick
1046 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Stephanie Roper Highway
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Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard
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Continue on North Solomons Island Road
9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road
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Continue on South Solomons Island Road
15.2 mi · 21 min · South Solomons Island Road
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Take the exit slight left
72 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Rousby Hall Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Rousby Hall Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rousby Hall Road
55 m · 4 sec · Rousby Hall Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Rousby Hall Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rousby Hall Road
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Turn left onto Coyote Trail
2342 ft · 2 min · Coyote Trail
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Turn right onto Catalina Drive
153 m · 14 sec · Catalina Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Catalina Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
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
16.4 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Silver Spring and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Chesapeake Ranch Estates?
The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Dunkirk Town Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Silver Spring and 34.3 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.3 miles (89 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.15 one way or $20.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Silver Spring and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Dunkirk Town Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dunkirk Town Center.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Chesapeake Ranch Estates. Straight-line distance: 55.31 mi (89.02 km).
#1 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Chesapeake Ranch Estates is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.3462400, -76.4177300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesapeake Ranch Estates (-76.41773, 38.34624)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $4.20 | $10.15 | $20.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $11.64 | $23.29 |
| Premium | $5.12 | $12.38 | $24.76 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $15.36 | $30.71 |
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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