How far is Silver Spring, MD from Saint James, MD?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Saint James, MD is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Spring and Saint James.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Saint James.
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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
1.8 mi · 4 min · Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia
624 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
28.2 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
1986 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown
1899 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 65: Sharpsburg, Hagerstown
829 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 65 South: Sharpsburg, National Parks, Maryland Correctional Facilities
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Sharpsburg Pike
3.8 mi · 6 min · Sharpsburg Pike
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Turn right onto Lappans Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lappans Road
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Turn left
670 ft · 49 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Saint James.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 270 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
28.2 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Silver Spring and Partly Sunny near Saint James.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Saint James?
The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Buckeystown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Silver Spring and 33.8 miles from Saint James.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.44 one way or $18.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Silver Spring and Partly Sunny near Saint James.
Stop Ideas Near Buckeystown
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 Buckeystown.
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Harpers Ferry
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Saint James. Straight-line distance: 55.63 mi (89.52 km).
#1 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint James
Saint James is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5626000, -77.7580500 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint James (-77.75805, 39.5626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $3.97 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $10.90 | $21.81 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $11.66 | $23.33 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $15.02 | $30.04 |
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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