How far is Silver Spring, MD from Edmonston, MD?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Edmonston, MD is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place 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 Edmonston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Edmonston.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Mayor Lane
62 m · 14 sec · Mayor Lane
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Turn left onto Sligo Avenue
525 ft · 18 sec · Sligo Avenue
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Turn right onto Fenton Street
2967 ft · 1 min · Fenton Street
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Turn right onto Takoma Avenue
1415 ft · 39 sec · Takoma Avenue
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Continue on Eastern Avenue Northwest
1458 ft · 44 sec · Eastern Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Cedar Street Northwest
147 m · 20 sec · Cedar Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Carroll Street Northwest
660 ft · 26 sec · Carroll Street Northwest
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Turn slight right onto Eastern Avenue Northwest
1.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Riggs Road
881 ft · 17 sec · Riggs Road
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Turn right onto Chillum Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Chillum Road
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Turn left onto Queens Chapel Road
2235 ft · 50 sec · Queens Chapel Road
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Turn right onto Hamilton Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street
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Continue on Gallatin Street
143 m · 16 sec · Gallatin Street
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Continue on Gallatin Street
1177 ft · 54 sec · Gallatin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 42nd Avenue
73 m · 13 sec · 42nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Farragut Street
1221 ft · 37 sec · Farragut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Baltimore Avenue
628 ft · 27 sec · Baltimore Avenue
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Continue on Baltimore Avenue
1064 ft · 27 sec · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn left onto Decatur Street
2988 ft · 2 min · Decatur Street
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Turn right onto 52nd Avenue
615 ft · 32 sec · 52nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Crittenden Street
29 m · 4 sec · Crittenden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crittenden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Edmonston.
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.
Chillum Road
Turn right onto Chillum Road
1.66 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Silver Spring and Rain Showers near Edmonston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Edmonston?
The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Chillum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Silver Spring and 3.7 miles from Edmonston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Silver Spring and Rain Showers near Edmonston.
Stop Ideas Near Chillum
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 Chillum.
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Edmonston. Straight-line distance: 5.93 mi (9.55 km).
#1 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edmonston
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,490 |
| Coordinates | 38.9467800, -76.9310900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edmonston (-76.93109, 38.94678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
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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