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

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Lusby, MD is about 63 miles (101.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
62.99 mi
01h 31m
Flight
50.53 mi
81.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.53 mi
Kilometers
81.32 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.99 mi
Kilometers
101.37 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lusby
Sun, Apr 19, 10:10 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Sun, Apr 19, 11:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-04-19T08:39
Arrive Lusby
Sun, Apr 19, 10:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dunkirk Town Center
MD

City in United States of America

From Silver Spring
31.5 mi
00h 45m
To Lusby
31.5 mi
00h 45m

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
69°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 Lusby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.4 mi · 17 min · South Solomons Island Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pardoe Road

    862 ft · 24 sec · Pardoe Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pardoe Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
16.4 mi · 26%
South Solomons Island Road
12.4 mi · 20%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 16%
North Solomons Island Road
8.96 mi · 14%
Ritchie Marlboro Road
5.93 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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunkirk Town Center
00h 45m from Silver Spring
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Silver Spring and Rain Showers near Lusby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63 miles (101.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Dunkirk Town Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Silver Spring and 31.5 miles from Lusby.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 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 $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dunkirk Town Center

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dunkirk Town Center, 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 Dunkirk Town Center.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

31 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

36 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
BUS

Kent Island, MD

45 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Lusby. Straight-line distance: 50.53 mi (81.32 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Lusby

Census designated place in Calvert County, Maryland

Population1,835
Coordinates38.4106800, -76.4552300
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Spring (-77.02609, 38.99067)
End: Lusby (-76.45523, 38.41068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.41 L · about $9.07
Round trip
$18.14
4.44 gal · 16.82 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.07 $18.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.21 $20.42
Premium $4.95 $11.00 $22.00
Diesel $5.98 $13.28 $26.55

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 Lusby. The current time is 08:39:20.

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.