How far is Silver Spring, MD from Princess Anne, MD?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Princess Anne, MD is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Spring and Princess Anne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Princess Anne.
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Start on the route
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
61 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Georgia Avenue
1874 ft · 39 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Colesville Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: College Park
1495 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Legion Road
86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road
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Turn right onto Shore Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway
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Continue on Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway
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Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward US 13, US 50
82 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Salisbury Bypass
10.6 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass
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Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard
3146 ft · 41 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard
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Continue on Ocean Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Ocean Highway
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Take the exit slight left
617 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on UMES Boulevard
531 ft · 11 sec · UMES Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
21 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Somerset Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Street
41 m · 6 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Princess Anne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Silver Spring and Rain Showers Likely near Princess Anne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Princess Anne?
The road trip is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Silver Spring and 67.4 miles from Princess Anne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.45 one way or $38.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Silver Spring and Rain Showers Likely near Princess Anne.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Princess Anne. Straight-line distance: 90.27 mi (145.28 km).
#1 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Princess Anne
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,492 |
| Coordinates | 38.2029000, -75.6924300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princess Anne (-75.69243, 38.2029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $19.45 | $38.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.89 | $43.78 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.58 | $47.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.46 | $56.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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