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

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Federalsburg, MD is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
90.4 mi
02h 06m
Flight
70.52 mi
113.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.52 mi
Kilometers
113.49 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.4 mi
Kilometers
145.48 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federalsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 9:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-04-23T04:55
Arrive Federalsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Stevensville
MD

Town in Montana, USA

From Silver Spring
45.2 mi
01h 03m
To Federalsburg
45.2 mi
01h 03m

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
Federalsburg Weather
MD
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Thursday
Using Denton as the closest live forecast in the Caroline County weather hub.

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 Federalsburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Shore Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Shore Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Shore Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Federalsburg Highway

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Federalsburg Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bloomingdale Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bloomingdale Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    1671 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    128 m · 8 sec · East Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 24%
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 21%
Shore Highway
10.8 mi · 12%
Capital Beltway
10.7 mi · 12%
Federalsburg Highway
9.94 mi · 11%
US 50 East
7.95 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

21.6 mi · 00h 30m

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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
70.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stevensville
01h 03m from Silver Spring
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Silver Spring and Sunny near Federalsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Stevensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Silver Spring and 45.2 miles from Federalsburg.

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

The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stevensville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stevensville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Kent Island, MD

7 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

29 mi away
29137 Newman Road
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

40 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

45 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Federalsburg. Straight-line distance: 70.52 mi (113.49 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Federalsburg

Town of the United States

Population2,658
Coordinates38.6942800, -75.7721600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Spring (-77.02609, 38.99067)
End: Federalsburg (-75.77216, 38.69428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.07 L · about $13.03
Round trip
$26.07
6.38 gal · 24.14 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.03 $26.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.67 $29.34
Premium $4.95 $15.80 $31.61
Diesel $5.98 $19.08 $38.15

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 Federalsburg. The current time is 04:55:58.

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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.