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

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Lutherville, MD is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.04 mi
01h 02m
Flight
36.65 mi
58.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.65 mi
Kilometers
58.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.04 mi
Kilometers
67.66 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lutherville
Tue, Nov 10, 6:10 AM EST
Return by in Silver Spring
Tue, Nov 10, 7:12 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-11-10T05:08
Arrive Lutherville
Tue, Nov 10, 6:10 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silver Spring
9:30 PM EST
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
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Silver Spring
21 mi
00h 31m
To Lutherville
21 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Colesville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Columbia Pike

    21.3 mi · 30 min · Columbia Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 695 North: New York, Towson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    11.3 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 139: Charles Street

    2498 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Charles Street

    763 ft · 33 sec · Charles Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Clark Avenue

    839 ft · 39 sec · Clark Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    42 m · 10 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Francke Avenue

    700 ft · 35 sec · Francke Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · West Seminary Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Seminary Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
21.3 mi · 51%
Baltimore Beltway
11.3 mi · 27%
I 70 East
4.41 mi · 10%
Colesville Road
2.71 mi · 6%
I 695 North
0.97 mi · 2%
MD 139
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Pike

Continue on Columbia Pike

21.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 31m from Silver Spring
Leave By
4:26 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Silver Spring and Sunny near Lutherville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Silver Spring and 21 miles from Lutherville.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Silver Spring and Sunny near Lutherville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Lutherville. Straight-line distance: 36.65 mi (58.99 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 Lutherville

Lutherville is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4212200, -76.6260800
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Spring (-77.02609, 38.99067)
End: Lutherville (-76.62608, 39.42122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.62 L · about $5.81
Round trip
$11.61
2.96 gal · 11.24 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $5.81 $11.61
Mid-grade $4.55 $6.73 $13.47
Premium $4.87 $7.21 $14.41
Diesel $6.28 $9.29 $18.58

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Spring and Lutherville. The current time is 05:08:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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