How far is Silver Spring, MD from Clover Hill, MD?

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Clover Hill, MD is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.47 mi
01h 02m
Flight
38.72 mi
62.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.72 mi
Kilometers
62.32 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.47 mi
Kilometers
69.96 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clover Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Clover Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silver Spring
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Germantown
MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Silver Spring
21.7 mi
00h 31m
To Clover Hill
21.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Spring and Clover Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Clover Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Georgia Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Georgia Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia

    624 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    28.2 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Frederick Freeway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Frederick Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosemont Avenue

    586 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rosemont Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rosemont Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Yellow Springs Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Yellow Springs Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cloverhill Drive

    1347 ft · 1 min · Cloverhill Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sunnybrook Drive

    805 ft · 36 sec · Sunnybrook Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Meadowview Drive

    1097 ft · 53 sec · Meadowview Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Glendale Drive

    101 m · 16 sec · Glendale Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Clearfield Road

    685 ft · 33 sec · Clearfield Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Overlook Court

    33 m · 5 sec · Overlook Court

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Overlook Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Clover Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
31.8 mi · 73%
Capital Beltway
3.9 mi · 9%
Frederick Freeway
2.87 mi · 7%
Georgia Avenue
1.79 mi · 4%
Rosemont Avenue
1.33 mi · 3%
Yellow Springs Road
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

28.2 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
38.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 31m from Silver Spring
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Silver Spring and Sunny near Clover Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Clover Hill?

The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Silver Spring and 21.7 miles from Clover Hill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Silver Spring and Sunny near Clover Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Germantown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 5.6 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.

RAIL

Rockville station

15 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

29 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

29 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

38 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Clover Hill. Straight-line distance: 38.72 mi (62.32 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Clover Hill

#2 Clover Hill

Census designated place

Population3,542
Coordinates39.4562100, -77.4288700
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Spring (-77.02609, 38.99067)
End: Clover Hill (-77.42887, 39.45621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.81 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.50
3.06 gal · 11.62 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.25 $12.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.04 $14.07
Premium $4.95 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $5.98 $9.15 $18.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Spring and Clover Hill. The current time is 00:35:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.