How far is Silver Spring, MD from Riviera Beach, MD?

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Riviera Beach, MD is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.94 mi
00h 57m
Flight
30.34 mi
48.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.34 mi
Kilometers
48.82 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.94 mi
Kilometers
65.88 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riviera Beach
Sun, Nov 8, 9:54 AM EST
Return by in Silver Spring
Sun, Nov 8, 10:52 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-11-08T08:57
Arrive Riviera Beach
Sun, Nov 8, 9:54 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silver Spring
9:30 PM EST
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
Jessup
MD

Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States

From Silver Spring
20.4 mi
00h 28m
To Riviera Beach
20.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Riviera Beach.

  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

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie

    1 km · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1653 ft · 26 sec · Arundel Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Edwin Raynor Boulevard

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Edwin Raynor Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Edwin Raynor Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Fort Smallwood Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Fort Smallwood Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Riviera Drive

    2589 ft · 1 min · Riviera Drive

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue

    30 m · 7 sec · Main Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Glen Road

    1397 ft · 1 min · Glen Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Glen Road

    37 m · 7 sec · Glen Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Gina Court

    65 m · 9 sec · Gina Court

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gina Court

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
16.5 mi · 40%
MD 100 East
12.6 mi · 31%
Capital Beltway
2.89 mi · 7%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
2.53 mi · 6%
Edwin Raynor Boulevard
1.87 mi · 5%
Colesville Road
1.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

15.1 mi · 00h 17m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jessup
00h 28m from Silver Spring
Leave By
4:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Silver Spring and Sunny near Riviera Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Riviera Beach?

The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Silver Spring and 20.5 miles from Riviera Beach.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jessup

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 Jessup and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 12 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 5.2 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jessup.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

8 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

23 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

33 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Riviera Beach. Straight-line distance: 30.34 mi (48.82 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
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#2 Riviera Beach

Riviera Beach is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1667800, -76.5080200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Spring (-77.02609, 38.99067)
End: Riviera Beach (-76.50802, 39.16678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.47 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.43
2.9 gal · 10.94 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $5.72 $11.43
Mid-grade $4.56 $6.61 $13.22
Premium $4.88 $7.08 $14.15
Diesel $6.29 $9.13 $18.25

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Spring and Riviera Beach. The current time is 08:57:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.