How far is Silver Spring, MD from Marlboro Meadows, MD?

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Marlboro Meadows, MD is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.96 mi
00h 44m
Flight
19.84 mi
31.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.84 mi
Kilometers
31.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.96 mi
Kilometers
48.22 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marlboro Meadows
Fri, Nov 6, 11:47 PM EST
Return by in Silver Spring
Sat, Nov 7, 12:31 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-11-06T23:03
Arrive Marlboro Meadows
Fri, Nov 6, 11:47 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Silver Spring
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Glenarden
MD

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Silver Spring
15 mi
00h 22m
To Marlboro Meadows
15 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 PM EST
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
45°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 PM EST
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Marlboro Meadows.

  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

    6.9 mi · 8 min · John Hanson Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301, MD 3: Richmond, Crofton

    1099 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Richmond

    2325 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North West Crain Highway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North West Crain Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Village Drive West

    1.4 km · 3 min · Village Drive West

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Village Drive West

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
10.7 mi · 36%
North West Crain Highway
7.67 mi · 26%
John Hanson Highway
6.91 mi · 23%
Colesville Road
1.43 mi · 5%
US 50 East
1.01 mi · 3%
Village Drive West
0.87 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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenarden
00h 22m from Silver Spring
Leave By
7:02 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Silver Spring and Mostly Cloudy near Marlboro Meadows.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Marlboro Meadows?

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glenarden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Silver Spring and 15 miles from Marlboro Meadows.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Silver Spring and Mostly Cloudy near Marlboro Meadows.

Stop Ideas Near Glenarden

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 Glenarden and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 10.3 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 9.7 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 10.5 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 6.2 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 Glenarden.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

3 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

13 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

30 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Marlboro Meadows. Straight-line distance: 19.84 mi (31.93 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 Marlboro Meadows

Marlboro Meadows is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8362200, -76.7149700
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Spring (-77.02609, 38.99067)
End: Marlboro Meadows (-76.71497, 38.83622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4 L · about $4.19
Round trip
$8.38
2.12 gal · 8 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.19 $8.38
Mid-grade $4.57 $4.85 $9.69
Premium $4.89 $5.19 $10.37
Diesel $6.30 $6.68 $13.36

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Spring and Marlboro Meadows. The current time is 23:03:32.

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.