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

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Woodmore, MD is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.93 mi
00h 29m
Flight
12.91 mi
20.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.91 mi
Kilometers
20.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.93 mi
Kilometers
30.47 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodmore
Sun, Apr 19, 6:05 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-04-19T05:36
Arrive Woodmore
Sun, Apr 19, 6:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Silver Spring
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Greenbelt
MD

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Silver Spring
9.4 mi
00h 14m
To Woodmore
9.4 mi
00h 14m

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
74°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1874 ft · 39 sec · Georgia Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Colesville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: College Park

    1495 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    12.8 mi · 16 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1646 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 202 South: Upper Marlboro

    1203 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Landover Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Landover Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lottsford Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lottsford Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Woodmore Road

    776 ft · 21 sec · Woodmore Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Woodmore Road

    683 ft · 21 sec · Woodmore Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    12 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
13.4 mi · 71%
Lottsford Road
2.07 mi · 11%
Colesville Road
1.43 mi · 8%
Landover Road
0.83 mi · 4%
Georgia Avenue
0.35 mi · 2%
I 495 East
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

12.8 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenbelt
00h 14m from Silver Spring
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Silver Spring and Rain Showers Likely near Woodmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Greenbelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Silver Spring and 9.4 miles from Woodmore.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greenbelt

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 Greenbelt and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.7 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 2.3 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

16 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Woodmore. Straight-line distance: 12.91 mi (20.78 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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

#2 Woodmore

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

Population3,936
Coordinates38.9212200, -76.8030300
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Spring (-77.02609, 38.99067)
End: Woodmore (-76.80303, 38.92122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.53 L · about $2.74
Round trip
$5.48
1.34 gal · 5.06 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.74 $5.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.08 $6.16
Premium $4.95 $3.32 $6.64
Diesel $5.98 $4.01 $8.01

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 Woodmore. The current time is 05:36:31.

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.