How far is Silver Spring, MD from Kingsley, MD?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Kingsley, MD is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
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.
The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Spring and Kingsley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Kingsley.
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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
14.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 121: Boyds, Clarksburg
1246 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 121 North: Clarksburg, Little Bennett Regional Park
800 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Clarksburg Road
149 m · 10 sec · Clarksburg Road
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Turn left onto Gateway Center Drive
735 ft · 29 sec · Gateway Center Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clarksburg Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Clarksburg Road
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Turn right onto Hyattstown Mill Road
58 m · 14 sec · Hyattstown Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hyattstown Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Kingsley.
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.
I 270 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
14.6 mi · 00h 20m
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 Rain Showers leaving Silver Spring and Mostly Sunny near Kingsley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Kingsley?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 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?
Rockville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Silver Spring and 13.5 miles from Kingsley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 $3.76 one way or $7.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Silver Spring and Mostly Sunny near Kingsley.
Stop Ideas Near Rockville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Herndon Old Town Hall
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Kingsley. Straight-line distance: 23.28 mi (37.47 km).
#1 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingsley
Kingsley is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2648300, -77.2786000 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingsley (-77.2786, 39.26483)
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 | $3.96 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $5.99 | $11.97 |
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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