How far is Silver Spring, MD from Jefferson, MD?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Jefferson, MD is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01m.
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.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Spring and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Jefferson.
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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
1.8 mi · 4 min · Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia
624 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
28.2 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
1986 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown
1899 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
2867 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town, Leesburg
1716 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town, Leesburg
1802 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jefferson National Pike
3.9 mi · 4 min · Jefferson National Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson National Pike
1.5 mi · 2 min · Jefferson National Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward Lander Road, Jefferson
815 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight right onto Jefferson
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lander Road
135 m · 13 sec · Lander Road
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Turn uturn
137 m · 35 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Jefferson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 270 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
28.2 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Silver Spring and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Silver Spring and 22.7 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Silver Spring and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Germantown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.
Rockville station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 37.31 mi (60.04 km).
#1 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jefferson
Jefferson is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3620500, -77.5316500 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-77.53165, 39.36205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 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 | $4.09 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.36 | $14.72 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
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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