How far is Silver Spring, MD from Westminster, MD?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Westminster, MD is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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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 18m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Howard 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 Westminster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Westminster.
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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
1874 ft · 39 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Colesville Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Colesville Road
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Continue on Columbia Pike
21.7 mi · 30 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1579 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 97: Westminster, Cooksville, Glenwood, Olney
2466 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 97 North: Westminster
71 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Route 97 North
1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 97 North
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Continue on Old Washington Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Washington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Road
40 m · 2 sec · Washington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Road
1322 ft · 23 sec · Washington Road
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Continue on New Washington Road
9.5 mi · 13 min · New Washington Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Westminster.
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.
Columbia Pike
Continue on Columbia Pike
21.7 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Silver Spring and Sunny near Westminster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Westminster?
The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Silver Spring and 27.1 miles from Westminster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Silver Spring and Sunny near Westminster.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 40.43 mi (65.07 km).
#1 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westminster
City in northern Maryland, United States
| Population | 18,712 |
| Coordinates | 39.5753800, -76.9958100 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westminster (-76.99581, 39.57538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $4.09 | $7.80 | $15.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.78 | $17.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.42 | $22.84 |
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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