How far is Silver Spring, MD from Londontowne, MD?

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Londontowne, MD is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.62 mi
00h 48m
Flight
25.91 mi
41.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.91 mi
Kilometers
41.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.62 mi
Kilometers
52.5 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Londontowne
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Thu, Apr 16, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-04-16T01:19
Arrive Londontowne
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Woodmore
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Silver Spring
16.3 mi
00h 24m
To Londontowne
16.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Londontowne.

  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

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · John Hanson Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 424: Davidsonville, Crofton

    2824 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 424 South: Davidsonville Road, Davidsonville

    1273 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Davidsonville Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Davidsonville Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Stepneys Lane

    2549 ft · 1 min · Stepneys Lane

  14. 14

    Continue on Londontown Road

    2364 ft · 1 min · Londontown Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Tacoma Road

    72 m · 10 sec · Tacoma Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tacoma Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
10.7 mi · 33%
John Hanson Highway
10.4 mi · 32%
Central Avenue
3.65 mi · 11%
Davidsonville Road
2.98 mi · 9%
Colesville Road
1.43 mi · 4%
US 50 East
1.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

10.7 mi · 00h 13m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodmore
00h 24m from Silver Spring
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Silver Spring and Mostly Sunny near Londontowne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Londontowne?

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Woodmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Silver Spring and 16.3 miles from Londontowne.

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

The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Silver Spring and Mostly Sunny near Londontowne.

Stop Ideas Near Woodmore

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 Woodmore and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

18 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Londontowne. Straight-line distance: 25.91 mi (41.7 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Londontowne

#2 Londontowne

Unincorporated area in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Population8,018
Coordinates38.9334500, -76.5494100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Spring (-77.02609, 38.99067)
End: Londontowne (-76.54941, 38.93345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.36 L · about $4.70
Round trip
$9.40
2.3 gal · 8.72 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.70 $9.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.29 $10.58
Premium $4.95 $5.70 $11.39
Diesel $5.98 $6.88 $13.75

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Spring and Londontowne. The current time is 01:19:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.