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

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Pittsville, MD is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
123.09 mi
02h 52m
Flight
96.23 mi
154.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.23 mi
Kilometers
154.86 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.09 mi
Kilometers
198.09 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:08 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Sat, Apr 18, 2:01 PM 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 Pittsville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Hillsboro
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Silver Spring
61.5 mi
01h 26m
To Pittsville
61.6 mi
01h 26m

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
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Shore Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Shore Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    13 mi · 18 min · Sussex Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Gordy Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Gordy Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Old Stage Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Stage Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Whitesville Road

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Whitesville Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Millsboro Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Millsboro Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Gumboro Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Gumboro Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 18%
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 15%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 12%
Sussex Highway
13 mi · 11%
Capital Beltway
10.7 mi · 9%
Whitesville Road
9.13 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

21.6 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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
96.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 26m from Silver Spring
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Silver Spring and Sunny near Pittsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Silver Spring and 61.6 miles from Pittsville.

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

The direct path is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.73 one way or $35.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

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

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

BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

16 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

27 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

41 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
BUS

Dover, Delaware

44 mi away
716 South Governors Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Pittsville. Straight-line distance: 96.23 mi (154.86 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Pittsville

Town in Wicomico County, Maryland

Population1,476
Coordinates38.3953900, -75.4129700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Spring (-77.02609, 38.99067)
End: Pittsville (-75.41297, 38.39539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.44 L · about $17.73
Round trip
$35.47
8.68 gal · 32.88 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.73 $35.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.96 $39.92
Premium $4.95 $21.50 $43.00
Diesel $5.98 $25.95 $51.91

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 Pittsville. The current time is 08:15:56.

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.