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

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Odenton, MD is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.31 mi
00h 37m
Flight
18.63 mi
29.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.63 mi
Kilometers
29.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.31 mi
Kilometers
40.74 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Odenton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:31 PM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-04-22T21:53
Arrive Odenton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Silver Spring
10:00 PM EDT
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
Greenbelt
MD

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

From Silver Spring
12.7 mi
00h 18m
To Odenton
12.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
74°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295: North Baltimore

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 198 East: Fort Meade

    3071 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Laurel Fort Meade Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward MD 32 East: Odenton

    1660 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Patuxent Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 175: Odenton, Fort Meade

    2156 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 175 East: Odenton

    569 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Annapolis Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Annapolis Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Piney Orchard Parkway

    1754 ft · 1 min · Piney Orchard Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Piney Orchard Parkway

    530 ft · 11 sec · Piney Orchard Parkway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Piney Orchard Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
8.55 mi · 34%
Capital Beltway
7.84 mi · 31%
Laurel Fort Meade Road
2.18 mi · 9%
Patuxent Freeway
1.63 mi · 6%
Colesville Road
1.43 mi · 6%
Annapolis Road
0.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

8.55 mi · 00h 12m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenbelt
00h 18m from Silver Spring
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Silver Spring and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Odenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Greenbelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Silver Spring and 12.7 miles from Odenton.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Silver Spring and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Odenton.

Stop Ideas Near Greenbelt

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 Greenbelt and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 11.8 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 10.8 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 13.4 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 4.3 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 Greenbelt.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

16 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Odenton. Straight-line distance: 18.63 mi (29.99 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Odenton

Census designated place

Population37,132
Coordinates39.0840000, -76.7002500
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Spring (-77.02609, 38.99067)
End: Odenton (-76.70025, 39.084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.38 L · about $3.64
Round trip
$7.27
1.78 gal · 6.76 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.64 $7.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.09 $8.19
Premium $4.95 $4.41 $8.82
Diesel $5.98 $5.32 $10.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Spring and Odenton. The current time is 21:53:55.

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.