How far is Silver Spring, MD from Edgemere, MD?

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Edgemere, MD is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.77 mi
01h 01m
Flight
35.52 mi
57.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.52 mi
Kilometers
57.17 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.77 mi
Kilometers
72.05 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgemere
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-04-19T05:36
Arrive Edgemere
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
West Elkridge
MD

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

From Silver Spring
22.4 mi
00h 30m
To Edgemere
22.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Edgemere.

  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

    1874 ft · 39 sec · Georgia Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Colesville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: College Park

    1495 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore, New York

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 150: Eastern Avenue

    1335 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 150 East: Eastern Avenue, East Essex

    78 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto MD 151 South

    1126 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Point Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Point Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    2191 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Beltway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 151: Sparrows Point

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 151 South: North Point Boulevard, Sparrows Point, North Point State Park

    969 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Point Boulevard

    843 ft · 20 sec · North Point Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Point Road

    2488 ft · 1 min · North Point Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lynch Road

    38 m · 4 sec · Lynch Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lynch Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
32.4 mi · 72%
Baltimore Beltway
3.41 mi · 8%
Capital Beltway
2.89 mi · 6%
Colesville Road
1.43 mi · 3%
North Point Boulevard
1.28 mi · 3%
Eastern Avenue
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

26.7 mi · 00h 32m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Elkridge
00h 30m from Silver Spring
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Silver Spring and Rain Showers near Edgemere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Edgemere?

The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

West Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Silver Spring and 22.4 miles from Edgemere.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Silver Spring and Rain Showers near Edgemere.

Stop Ideas Near West Elkridge

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 West Elkridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.4 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Elkridge.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

31 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

39 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Edgemere. Straight-line distance: 35.52 mi (57.17 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Edgemere

#2 Edgemere

Census designated place

Population8,669
Coordinates39.2420500, -76.4480200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Spring (-77.02609, 38.99067)
End: Edgemere (-76.44802, 39.24205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.98 L · about $6.46
Round trip
$12.91
3.16 gal · 11.96 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.46 $12.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.27 $14.53
Premium $4.95 $7.83 $15.65
Diesel $5.98 $9.45 $18.90

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Spring and Edgemere. The current time is 05:36:28.

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.