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

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Williamsport, MD is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.23 mi
01h 26m
Flight
59.84 mi
96.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.84 mi
Kilometers
96.3 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.23 mi
Kilometers
109.8 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsport
Sun, Apr 19, 5:11 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Sun, Apr 19, 6:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-04-19T03:44
Arrive Williamsport
Sun, Apr 19, 5:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silver Spring
9:30 PM EDT
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
Buckeystown
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Silver Spring
34.1 mi
00h 43m
To Williamsport
34.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 270 North

    7 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road

    1052 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    21 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

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

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    26.9 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, I 81 South: Harrisburg, Roanoke

    628 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1401 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1528 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

    1 km · 45 sec · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Williamsport

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Potomac Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Potomac Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Potomac Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
27.2 mi · 40%
MD 117
21.2 mi · 31%
I 270 North
10.6 mi · 16%
Capital Beltway
3.9 mi · 6%
Georgia Avenue
1.79 mi · 3%
I 81 South
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight right

26.9 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeystown
00h 43m from Silver Spring
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Silver Spring and Chance Rain Showers near Williamsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 34.1 miles from Silver Spring and 34.1 miles from Williamsport.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Silver Spring and Chance Rain Showers near Williamsport.

Stop Ideas Near Buckeystown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buckeystown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Frederick, MD

9 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

10 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

26 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Rockville station

37 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Williamsport. Straight-line distance: 59.84 mi (96.3 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Williamsport

#2 Williamsport

Town of the United States

Population2,074
Coordinates39.6006500, -77.8205500
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Spring (-77.02609, 38.99067)
End: Williamsport (-77.82055, 39.60065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.11 L · about $9.85
Round trip
$19.69
4.82 gal · 18.22 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.85 $19.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.08 $22.17
Premium $4.95 $11.94 $23.88
Diesel $5.98 $14.41 $28.82

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Spring and Williamsport. The current time is 03:44:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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