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

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Glassmanor, MD is about 14 miles (22.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.03 mi
00h 32m
Flight
11.96 mi
19.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.96 mi
Kilometers
19.24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.03 mi
Kilometers
22.58 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glassmanor
Sat, Nov 7, 12:27 AM EST
Return by in Silver Spring
Sat, Nov 7, 12:59 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-11-06T23:54
Arrive Glassmanor
Sat, Nov 7, 12:27 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Silver Spring
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Mount Rainier
MD

Stratovolcano in the U.

From Silver Spring
7 mi
00h 16m
To Glassmanor
7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 PM EST
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 PM EST
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Spring and Glassmanor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mayor Lane

    62 m · 12 sec · Mayor Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sligo Avenue

    66 m · 8 sec · Sligo Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    3.7 mi · 10 min · Georgia Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue Northwest

    1469 ft · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue Northwest

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Sherman Avenue Northwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sherman Avenue Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Florida Avenue Northwest

    866 ft · 38 sec · Florida Avenue Northwest

  8. 8

    Continue on 9th Street Northwest

    1 mi · 3 min · 9th Street Northwest

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on 9th Street Northwest

    90 m · 10 sec · 9th Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn left onto K Street Northwest

    570 ft · 12 sec · K Street Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest

    1657 ft · 1 min · Massachusetts Avenue Northwest

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 395 South

    945 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto 3rd Street Tunnel

    1.5 km · 1 min · 3rd Street Tunnel

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 695

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 695 East

    1351 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast Freeway

    2683 ft · 56 sec · Southeast Freeway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Anacostia Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward South Capitol Street, JBAB

    1271 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    996 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Capitol Street Southwest

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Capitol Street Southwest

  22. 22

    Continue on South Capitol Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Capitol Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Indian Head Highway

    984 ft · 30 sec · Indian Head Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Audrey Lane

    122 m · 15 sec · Audrey Lane

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Audrey Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
178.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Georgia Avenue
3.75 mi · 27%
Southeast Freeway
1.78 mi · 13%
South Capitol Street
1.44 mi · 10%
Anacostia Freeway
1.25 mi · 9%
9th Street Northwest
1.08 mi · 8%
South Capitol Street Southwest
1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Georgia Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto Georgia Avenue

3.75 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Rainier
00h 16m from Silver Spring
Leave By
7:24 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Silver Spring and Scattered Rain Showers near Glassmanor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14 miles (22.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Mount Rainier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Silver Spring and 7 miles from Glassmanor.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.94 one way or $3.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Silver Spring and Scattered Rain Showers near Glassmanor.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Rainier

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mount Rainier and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 0.5 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 1 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 4.2 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Rainier.

RAIL

Washington Union Station

6 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

9 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

22 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Glassmanor. Straight-line distance: 11.96 mi (19.24 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
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#2 Glassmanor

Glassmanor is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8190000, -76.9985900
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Spring (-77.02609, 38.99067)
End: Glassmanor (-76.99859, 38.819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.87 L · about $1.94
Round trip
$3.88
0.98 gal · 3.74 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.94 $3.88
Mid-grade $4.57 $2.24 $4.48
Premium $4.89 $2.40 $4.80
Diesel $6.30 $3.09 $6.18

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Spring and Glassmanor. The current time is 23:54:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.