How far is Silver Spring, MD from Long Beach, MD?

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Long Beach, MD is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
59.81 mi
01h 32m
Flight
47.35 mi
76.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.35 mi
Kilometers
76.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.81 mi
Kilometers
96.25 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Wed, May 13, 6:10 PM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Wed, May 13, 7:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-05-13T16:38
Arrive Long Beach
Wed, May 13, 6:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Upper Marlboro
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Silver Spring
29.9 mi
00h 46m
To Long Beach
29.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Long Beach.

  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

    16.4 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road

    628 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road

    87 m · 5 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

    1594 ft · 27 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road

    43 m · 2 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

    1955 ft · 41 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward MD 4 South: Prince Frederick

    1046 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on North Solomons Island Road

    9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Solomons Island Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · South Solomons Island Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West End Boulevard

    710 ft · 21 sec · West End Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Saint Leonard Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Leonard Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Calvert Beach Road

    44 m · 3 sec · Calvert Beach Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Calvert Beach Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Calvert Beach Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Bayview Avenue

    2616 ft · 2 min · Bayview Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Valley Drive

    1029 ft · 50 sec · Valley Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Elm Road

    129 m · 19 sec · Elm Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Harbor Drive

    567 ft · 26 sec · South Harbor Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Long Beach Drive

    959 ft · 44 sec · Long Beach Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Bayview Road

    43 m · 6 sec · Bayview Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bayview Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
16.4 mi · 27%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 17%
North Solomons Island Road
8.96 mi · 15%
Ritchie Marlboro Road
5.93 mi · 10%
South Solomons Island Road
5.32 mi · 9%
Stephanie Roper Highway
4.9 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

16.4 mi · 00h 21m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upper Marlboro
00h 46m from Silver Spring
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Silver Spring and Mostly Clear near Long Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Upper Marlboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Silver Spring and 29.9 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.62 one way or $17.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Silver Spring and Mostly Clear near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Upper Marlboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Upper Marlboro, 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 Upper Marlboro.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

18 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

42 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 47.35 mi (76.2 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
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#2 Long Beach

Long Beach is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.4609600, -76.4688400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Spring (-77.02609, 38.99067)
End: Long Beach (-76.46884, 38.46096)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.99 L · about $8.62
Round trip
$17.24
4.22 gal · 15.98 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.62 $17.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.70 $19.41
Premium $4.95 $10.45 $20.91
Diesel $5.98 $12.62 $25.24

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Spring and Long Beach. The current time is 16:38:42.

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.