How far is Silver Spring, MD from North East, MD?

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to North East, MD is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
80.84 mi
01h 41m
Flight
71.68 mi
115.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.68 mi
Kilometers
115.35 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.84 mi
Kilometers
130.1 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North East
Sat, Apr 18, 9:57 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Sat, Apr 18, 11:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-04-18T08:15
Arrive North East
Sat, Apr 18, 9:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Rosedale
MD

City in Mississippi, United States

From Silver Spring
40.4 mi
00h 50m
To North East
40.5 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and North East.

  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

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore, New York

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  11. 11

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  12. 12

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  13. 13

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  14. 14

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    30.7 mi · 35 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun

    1441 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 272 South: North East

    1045 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North East Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North East Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Mauldin Avenue

    2216 ft · 46 sec · North Mauldin Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    1519 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Street

    119 m · 25 sec · West Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Mauldin Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · South Mauldin Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Mauldin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
30.7 mi · 38%
I 95 North
19.8 mi · 24%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
8.76 mi · 11%
Express Toll Lanes
8.6 mi · 11%
Capital Beltway
2.89 mi · 4%
I 895 North
2.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

30.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosedale
00h 50m from Silver Spring
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Silver Spring and Mostly Sunny near North East.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to North East?

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Rosedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Silver Spring and 40.5 miles from North East.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Silver Spring and Mostly Sunny near North East.

Stop Ideas Near Rosedale

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Aberdeen

37 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

46 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and North East. Straight-line distance: 71.68 mi (115.35 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
North East

#2 North East

Town of the United States

Population3,609
Coordinates39.6001100, -75.9413300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Spring (-77.02609, 38.99067)
End: North East (-75.94133, 39.60011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.8 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.29
5.7 gal · 21.6 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.65 $23.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.11 $26.21
Premium $4.95 $14.12 $28.24
Diesel $5.98 $17.04 $34.09

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Spring and North East. The current time is 08:15:55.

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.