How far is Silver Spring, MD from Somerset, MD?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Somerset, MD is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Village in Montgomery County, 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 Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Somerset.
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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
1160 ft · 23 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Turn left onto Wayne Avenue
994 ft · 41 sec · Wayne Avenue
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Turn left onto Colesville Road
786 ft · 24 sec · Colesville Road
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Turn right onto East-West Highway
2.7 mi · 6 min · East-West Highway
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Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Connecticut Avenue
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Turn right onto Bradley Lane
1.2 km · 2 min · Bradley Lane
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Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn right onto Dorset Avenue
2116 ft · 2 min · Dorset Avenue
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Turn left onto Surrey Street
712 ft · 37 sec · Surrey Street
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Turn left onto Falstone Avenue
34 m · 5 sec · Falstone Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Falstone Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Somerset.
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.
East-West Highway
Turn right onto East-West Highway
2.68 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Silver Spring and Sunny near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Somerset?
The road trip is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chevy Chase Section Five is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Silver Spring and 3 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.82 one way or $1.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Silver Spring and Sunny near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Chevy Chase Section Five
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chevy Chase Section Five.
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 4.13 mi (6.65 km).
#1 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerset
Somerset is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9659400, -77.0960900 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerset (-77.09609, 38.96594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $3.92 | $0.82 | $1.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $0.96 | $1.91 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
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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