How far is Silver Spring, MD from Fulton, MD?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Fulton, MD is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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 24m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Spring and Fulton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Fulton.
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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
2.7 mi · 6 min · Colesville Road
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Continue on Columbia Pike
10 mi · 15 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 216: Maple Lawn, Fulton, Laurel, Park and Ride
1346 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 216: Fulton, Laurel
85 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1644 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
907 ft · 17 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
696 ft · 13 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight left onto Lime Kiln Road
47 m · 3 sec · Lime Kiln Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lime Kiln Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Fulton.
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.
Columbia Pike
Continue on Columbia Pike
9.98 mi · 00h 15m
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 leaving Silver Spring and Chance Rain Showers near Fulton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Fulton?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Fairland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Silver Spring and 7.5 miles from Fulton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Silver Spring and Chance Rain Showers near Fulton.
Stop Ideas Near Fairland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairland.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Fulton. Straight-line distance: 12.38 mi (19.92 km).
#1 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fulton
Fulton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1509400, -76.9230300 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fulton (-76.92303, 39.15094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.24 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
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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