How far is Silver Spring, MD from Gambrills, MD?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Gambrills, MD is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 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 EST.
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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.
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Halfway Point
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City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Spring and Gambrills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Gambrills.
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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
1.4 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: College Park
1495 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
7.8 mi · 10 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295: North Baltimore
1387 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 198 East: Fort Meade
3071 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Laurel Fort Meade Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road
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Take the ramp straight toward MD 32 East: Odenton
1660 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 175: Odenton, Fort Meade
2156 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 175 East: Odenton
569 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Annapolis Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Annapolis Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Annapolis Road
56 m · 4 sec · Annapolis Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Annapolis Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Annapolis Road
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Turn left onto Gambrills Road
145 m · 16 sec · Gambrills Road
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Turn right onto Maple Road
980 ft · 43 sec · Maple Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Gambrills.
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.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
8.55 mi · 00h 12m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Silver Spring and Chance Rain Showers near Gambrills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Gambrills?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 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?
Greenbelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Silver Spring and 13.7 miles from Gambrills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Silver Spring and Chance Rain Showers near Gambrills.
Stop Ideas Near Greenbelt
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 Greenbelt.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Gambrills. Straight-line distance: 20.08 mi (32.31 km).
#1 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gambrills
Gambrills is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0670500, -76.6652400 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gambrills (-76.66524, 39.06705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.97 | $3.81 | $7.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
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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