How far is Silver Spring, MD from Friendly, MD?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Friendly, MD is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers
Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Spring and Friendly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Friendly.
-
1
Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
-
2
Turn right onto Mayor Lane
62 m · 12 sec · Mayor Lane
-
3
Turn right onto Sligo Avenue
66 m · 8 sec · Sligo Avenue
-
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Georgia Avenue
3.7 mi · 10 min · Georgia Avenue
-
5
Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue Northwest
1469 ft · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue Northwest
-
6
Keep slight left to continue on Sherman Avenue Northwest
1.4 km · 2 min · Sherman Avenue Northwest
-
7
Continue on Florida Avenue Northwest
866 ft · 38 sec · Florida Avenue Northwest
-
8
Continue on 9th Street Northwest
1 mi · 3 min · 9th Street Northwest
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on 9th Street Northwest
90 m · 10 sec · 9th Street Northwest
-
10
Turn left onto K Street Northwest
570 ft · 12 sec · K Street Northwest
-
11
Continue on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
1657 ft · 1 min · Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
-
12
Take the ramp slight left toward I 395 South
945 ft · 23 sec
-
13
Merge slight left onto 3rd Street Tunnel
1.5 km · 1 min · 3rd Street Tunnel
-
14
Take the exit slight left toward I 695
1242 ft · 30 sec
-
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 695 East
1351 ft · 30 sec
-
16
Merge slight left onto Southeast Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Freeway
-
17
Continue on Southeast Freeway
2683 ft · 56 sec · Southeast Freeway
-
18
Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Anacostia Freeway
-
19
Keep slight right to continue on Indian Head
1.6 km · 2 min
-
20
Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South
1391 ft · 34 sec
-
21
Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Indian Head Highway
-
22
Turn left onto Old Fort Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Fort Road
-
23
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Fort Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Friendly.
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.
Anacostia Freeway
Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway
5.66 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Silver Spring and Scattered Rain Showers near Friendly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Friendly?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Hillcrest Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Silver Spring and 10.3 miles from Friendly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Silver Spring and Scattered Rain Showers near Friendly.
Stop Ideas Near Hillcrest Heights
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 Hillcrest Heights.
Washington Union Station
Union Station
New Carrollton station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Friendly. Straight-line distance: 16.7 mi (26.88 km).
#1 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Friendly
Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 9,250 |
| Coordinates | 38.7517800, -76.9785900 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Friendly (-76.97859, 38.75178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
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 17, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.