How far is South Gate, MD from Silver Spring, MD?
The driving distance from South Gate, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Gate and Silver Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Gate and Silver Spring.
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Start on Nolfield Drive
1448 ft · 2 min · Nolfield Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Phirne Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Phirne Road
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Turn left onto Crain Highway South
2688 ft · 1 min · Crain Highway South
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Take the ramp straight toward I 97 North: Baltimore
1853 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 100: Ellicott City, Gibson Island
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 100 West: Ellicott City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
7.3 mi · 10 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington
1420 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Silver Spring
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colesville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
2287 ft · 59 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Georgia Avenue
28 m · 10 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Gate and Silver Spring.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving South Gate and Clear near Silver Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Gate to Silver Spring?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from South Gate and 16.9 miles from Silver Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Gate and Clear near Silver Spring.
Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Gate and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 23.51 mi (37.83 km).
#1 South Gate
South Gate is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1290000, -76.6258000 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-77.026096, 38.9908)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $3.92 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $5.41 | $10.83 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
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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