How far is Silver Spring, MD from Clarksburg, MD?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Clarksburg, MD is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Montgomery County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Spring and Clarksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Clarksburg.
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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
1.8 mi · 4 min · Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia
624 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
14.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 121: Boyds, Clarksburg
1246 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 121 North: Clarksburg, Little Bennett Regional Park
800 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Clarksburg Road
149 m · 10 sec · Clarksburg Road
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Continue on Stringtown Road
1491 ft · 46 sec · Stringtown Road
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
641 ft · 20 sec · Frederick Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frederick Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Clarksburg.
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 270 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
14.6 mi · 00h 20m
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 Mostly Clear near Clarksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Clarksburg?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Rockville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Silver Spring and 12.5 miles from Clarksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Silver Spring and Mostly Clear near Clarksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Rockville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Tele-Town Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 21.87 mi (35.19 km).
#1 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarksburg
Clarksburg is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2387200, -77.2794300 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarksburg (-77.27943, 39.23872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.94 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
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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