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

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Randallstown, MD is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
35.55 mi
00h 54m
Flight
28.81 mi
46.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.81 mi
Kilometers
46.37 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.55 mi
Kilometers
57.21 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Randallstown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Randallstown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Silver Spring
17.8 mi
00h 27m
To Randallstown
17.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Colesville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Columbia Pike

    21.3 mi · 30 min · Columbia Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 695 North: New York, Towson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 26: Liberty Road, Randallstown, Lochearn

    120 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 26 West: Randallstown, Liberty Road

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto MD 26 West: Randallstown

    1050 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Liberty Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Liberty Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
21.3 mi · 60%
I 70 East
4.41 mi · 12%
Liberty Road
2.97 mi · 8%
Colesville Road
2.71 mi · 8%
Baltimore Beltway
2.24 mi · 6%
I 695 North
0.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Pike

Continue on Columbia Pike

21.3 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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 27m from Silver Spring
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Silver Spring and Sunny near Randallstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Silver Spring and 17.8 miles from Randallstown.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

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 North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.7 mi away

Laurel City Office

Laurel , MD
701 Montgomery St #2, Laurel, MD 20707
Senior citizen center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Randallstown. Straight-line distance: 28.81 mi (46.37 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Randallstown

Census designated place

Population32,430
Coordinates39.3673300, -76.7952500
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Spring (-77.02609, 38.99067)
End: Randallstown (-76.79525, 39.36733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.75 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.5 gal · 9.5 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.95 $6.19 $12.39
Diesel $5.98 $7.48 $14.95

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 Randallstown. The current time is 00:35:22.

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.