How far is Silver Spring, MD from Green Valley, MD?

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Green Valley, MD is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.16 mi
00h 45m
Flight
26.38 mi
42.45 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Silver Spring.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.38 mi
Kilometers
42.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.16 mi
Kilometers
50.14 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-04-19T04:48
Arrive Green Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Gaithersburg
MD

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

From Silver Spring
15.6 mi
00h 22m
To Green Valley
15.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Green Valley.

  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

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Georgia Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia

    624 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    18.7 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 109: ​Hyattstown, Barnesville

    1005 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Hundred Road

    2325 ft · 1 min · Old Hundred Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Frederick Road

    2074 ft · 35 sec · Frederick Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Urbana Pike

    1181 ft · 24 sec · Urbana Pike

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Green Valley Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Green Valley Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Prices Distillery Road

    37 m · 8 sec · Prices Distillery Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    15 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    60 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
22.3 mi · 72%
Capital Beltway
3.9 mi · 13%
Georgia Avenue
1.79 mi · 6%
Green Valley Road
1.67 mi · 5%
Old Hundred Road
0.44 mi · 1%
Frederick Road
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

18.7 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaithersburg
00h 22m from Silver Spring
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Silver Spring and Rain Showers near Green Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Green Valley?

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Gaithersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Silver Spring and 15.6 miles from Green Valley.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Silver Spring and Rain Showers near Green Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Gaithersburg

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 Gaithersburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 1.1 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 1.1 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 4.1 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rockville station

8 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

32 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

34 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

35 mi away
100 South East Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Green Valley. Straight-line distance: 26.38 mi (42.45 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Green Valley

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population12,262
Coordinates39.3092700, -77.2972100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Spring (-77.02609, 38.99067)
End: Green Valley (-77.29721, 39.30927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.99
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.49 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.95 $5.45 $10.90
Diesel $5.98 $6.58 $13.16

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Spring and Green Valley. The current time is 04:48:49.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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