How far is Silver Spring, MD from Lexington Park, MD?

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Lexington Park, MD is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.09 mi
01h 49m
Flight
58.78 mi
94.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.78 mi
Kilometers
94.6 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.09 mi
Kilometers
120.85 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington Park
Sun, Apr 19, 2:48 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Sun, Apr 19, 4:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Lexington Park
Sun, Apr 19, 2:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Waldorf
MD

Census designated place

From Silver Spring
37.5 mi
00h 54m
To Lexington Park
37.5 mi
00h 54m

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
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Lexington Park.

  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

    1874 ft · 39 sec · Georgia Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Colesville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: College Park

    1495 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    20.2 mi · 26 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside

    1256 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Forestville Road

    130 m · 12 sec · Forestville Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto MD 337 South

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto MD 5 South: Waldorf

    2410 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Branch Avenue

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Crain Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Crain Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown

    1536 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Leonardtown Road

    10.7 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Three Notch Road

    25.5 mi · 38 min · Three Notch Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Three Notch Road

    628 ft · 21 sec · Three Notch Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Three Notch Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Three Notch Road
25.7 mi · 34%
Capital Beltway
20.2 mi · 27%
Leonardtown Road
10.7 mi · 14%
Branch Avenue
8.07 mi · 11%
Mattawoman Beantown Road
3.16 mi · 4%
Crain Highway
2.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Three Notch Road

Continue on Three Notch Road

25.5 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldorf
00h 54m from Silver Spring
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Silver Spring and Rain Showers near Lexington Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Lexington Park?

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Waldorf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Silver Spring and 37.5 miles from Lexington Park.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Silver Spring and Rain Showers near Lexington Park.

Stop Ideas Near Waldorf

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waldorf, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

26 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Woodbridge station

27 mi away
1040 Express Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

31 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Lexington Park. Straight-line distance: 58.78 mi (94.6 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Lexington Park

#2 Lexington Park

Census designated place

Population11,626
Coordinates38.2667900, -76.4538400
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Spring (-77.02609, 38.99067)
End: Lexington Park (-76.45384, 38.26679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.03 L · about $10.83
Round trip
$21.66
5.3 gal · 20.06 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.83 $21.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.19 $24.37
Premium $4.95 $13.13 $26.26
Diesel $5.98 $15.85 $31.69

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 Lexington Park. The current time is 00:58:37.

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