How far is Silver Spring, MD from Crofton, MD?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Crofton, MD is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Spring and Crofton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Crofton.
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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
6.9 mi · 8 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301, MD 3: Richmond, Crofton
1099 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 3 North: Crofton
2140 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 3 North: Crofton
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North East Crain Highway
2 mi · 3 min · North East Crain Highway
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Continue on Robert Crain Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Robert Crain Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Clubhouse Gate Road
723 ft · 42 sec · Clubhouse Gate Road
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Turn right onto Crofton Parkway
1709 ft · 54 sec · Crofton Parkway
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Turn left onto Spring Green Avenue
1050 ft · 48 sec · Spring Green Avenue
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Turn right onto Stratton Road
1581 ft · 1 min · Stratton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stratton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Crofton.
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
10.7 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Silver Spring and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Crofton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Crofton?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Glenarden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Silver Spring and 13 miles from Crofton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Silver Spring and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Crofton.
Stop Ideas Near Glenarden
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 Glenarden.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Crofton. Straight-line distance: 18.2 mi (29.29 km).
#1 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crofton
Census place in Maryland, USA
| Population | 27,348 |
| Coordinates | 39.0017800, -76.6874700 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crofton (-76.68747, 39.00178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
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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