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

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Maugansville, MD is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
68.29 mi
01h 29m
Flight
61.88 mi
99.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.88 mi
Kilometers
99.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.29 mi
Kilometers
109.91 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maugansville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Sun, Apr 19, 9:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-04-19T06:21
Arrive Maugansville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Buckeystown
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Silver Spring
34.2 mi
00h 44m
To Maugansville
34.2 mi
00h 44m

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
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Georgia Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia

    624 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    7 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road

    1052 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    21 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    21 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Hagerstown

    2556 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Dual Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Franklin Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Franklin Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1986 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Maugans Avenue

    992 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Maugans Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Maugans Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Maugansville Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Maugansville Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maugansville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
21.4 mi · 31%
MD 117
21.2 mi · 31%
I 270 North
10.6 mi · 16%
Capital Beltway
3.9 mi · 6%
Dual Highway
3.06 mi · 4%
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
2.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MD 117

Merge slight right

21 mi · 00h 26m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
61.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeystown
00h 44m from Silver Spring
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Buckeystown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Silver Spring and 34.2 miles from Maugansville.

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

The direct path is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buckeystown

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

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

RAIL

Frederick, MD

9 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

10 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

26 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Rockville station

37 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Maugansville. Straight-line distance: 61.88 mi (99.58 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Maugansville

Census designated place

Population3,071
Coordinates39.6928700, -77.7447200
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Spring (-77.02609, 38.99067)
End: Maugansville (-77.74472, 39.69287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.12 L · about $9.85
Round trip
$19.69
4.82 gal · 18.24 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.85 $19.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.08 $22.17
Premium $4.95 $11.94 $23.88
Diesel $5.98 $14.41 $28.82

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 Maugansville. The current time is 06:21:30.

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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.