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

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Spring Ridge, MD is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
42.65 mi
00h 59m
Flight
33.34 mi
53.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.34 mi
Kilometers
53.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.65 mi
Kilometers
68.64 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Ridge
Tue, Nov 10, 3:04 PM EST
Return by in Silver Spring
Tue, Nov 10, 4:04 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-11-10T14:05
Arrive Spring Ridge
Tue, Nov 10, 3:04 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:32 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

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
Germantown
MD

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

From Silver Spring
21.3 mi
00h 29m
To Spring Ridge
21.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 5:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Georgia Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia

    624 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    28.2 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East, US 40 East: Baltimore

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: East Patrick Street

    744 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old National Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Old National Pike

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ridgefield Drive

    1497 ft · 47 sec · Ridgefield Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Shadybrook Drive

    87 m · 14 sec · Shadybrook Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fieldcrest Drive

    763 ft · 35 sec · Fieldcrest Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Spring Valley Drive

    84 m · 15 sec · Spring Valley Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cool Spring Terrace South

    563 ft · 25 sec · Cool Spring Terrace South

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cool Spring Terrace South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
31.8 mi · 75%
Capital Beltway
3.9 mi · 9%
I 70 East
2.41 mi · 6%
Georgia Avenue
1.79 mi · 4%
Old National Pike
1.4 mi · 3%
I 70
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
33.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 29m from Silver Spring
Leave By
4:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Silver Spring and Sunny near Spring Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Silver Spring and 21.3 miles from Spring Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.91 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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 Germantown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rockville station

15 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

29 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

29 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

38 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Spring Ridge. Straight-line distance: 33.34 mi (53.65 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 Spring Ridge

Spring Ridge is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4014900, -77.3524800
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Spring (-77.02609, 38.99067)
End: Spring Ridge (-77.35248, 39.40149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $5.91
Round trip
$11.83
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $5.91 $11.83
Mid-grade $4.53 $6.84 $13.67
Premium $4.87 $7.35 $14.70
Diesel $6.27 $9.47 $18.94

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Spring and Spring Ridge. The current time is 14:05:29.

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.