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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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 26m.
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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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.
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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 left to continue on I 270 North
7 mi · 10 min
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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
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Merge slight right
21 mi · 26 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
26.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, I 81 South: Harrisburg, Roanoke
628 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
1528 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
1972 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
1 km · 45 sec · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Williamsport
2161 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto East Potomac Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Potomac Street
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Harpers Ferry
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Williamsport. Straight-line distance: 59.84 mi (96.3 km).
#1 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williamsport
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,074 |
| Coordinates | 39.6006500, -77.8205500 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamsport (-77.82055, 39.60065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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