How far is Silver Spring, MD from Cresaptown, MD?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Cresaptown, MD is about 135 miles (217.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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 02h 40m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Spring and Cresaptown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Cresaptown.
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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 left to continue on I 270 North
7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road
1052 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight right
21 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
1986 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown
1899 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
52.1 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
40.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Vocke Road
1417 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right
150 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Vocke Road Southwest
2718 ft · 52 sec · Vocke Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Winchester Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winchester Road Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Cresaptown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight right
52.1 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Sunny leaving Silver Spring and Sunny near Cresaptown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Cresaptown?
The road trip is about 135 miles (217.2 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Williamsport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Silver Spring and 67.5 miles from Cresaptown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Silver Spring and Sunny near Cresaptown.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsport
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 Williamsport.
Hagerstown, MD
Martinsburg station
Hancock, MD
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Cresaptown. Straight-line distance: 105.22 mi (169.33 km).
#1 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cresaptown
Cresaptown is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5928700, -78.8333500 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cresaptown (-78.83335, 39.59287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $3.93 | $18.70 | $37.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $21.67 | $43.34 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $23.18 | $46.35 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $29.91 | $59.82 |
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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