How far is Silver Spring, MD from Hampton, MD?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Hampton, MD is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Spring and Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Hampton.
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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
21.3 mi · 30 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
1056 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 695 North: New York, Towson
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
13.4 mi · 18 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 146 North: Dulaney Valley Road
1265 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto Dulaney Valley Road
2225 ft · 55 sec · Dulaney Valley Road
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Turn right onto Saint Francis Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Saint Francis Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Saint Francis Road
28 m · 3 sec · Saint Francis Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Francis Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Hampton.
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
21.3 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Silver Spring and Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Hampton?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Silver Spring and 22.3 miles from Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Silver Spring and Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Hampton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 38.08 mi (61.29 km).
#1 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampton
Hampton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4228800, -76.5846900 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampton (-76.58469, 39.42288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $3.96 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $7.22 | $14.45 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
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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