How far is Suitland, MD from Silver Spring, MD?
The driving distance from Suitland, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
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
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Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Suitland and Silver Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suitland and Silver Spring.
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Start on the route
28 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Suitland Road
65 m · 11 sec · Suitland Road
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Turn right onto Silver Hill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Silver Hill Road
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Continue on Walker Mill Road
2932 ft · 51 sec · Walker Mill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Addison Road South
2.3 mi · 4 min · Addison Road South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
1430 ft · 35 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
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Turn slight right onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue
108 m · 12 sec · Kenilworth Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward MD 295 North, MD 201 North
115 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
1510 ft · 26 sec · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenilworth Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue
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Turn slight right
134 m · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 48th Street
773 ft · 23 sec · 48th Street
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Turn left onto Annapolis Road
975 ft · 17 sec · Annapolis Road
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Continue on Bladensburg Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Bladensburg Road
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Turn right onto 38th Avenue
1106 ft · 22 sec · 38th Avenue
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Continue on 38th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 38th Street
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Turn left onto Windom Road
1551 ft · 47 sec · Windom Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 34th Street
638 ft · 20 sec · 34th Street
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Continue on Chillum Road
2 mi · 4 min · Chillum Road
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Turn left onto Riggs Road
953 ft · 23 sec · Riggs Road
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Carroll Street Northwest
660 ft · 26 sec · Carroll Street Northwest
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Continue on Cedar Street Northwest
588 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Street Northwest
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Turn slight right onto Blair Road Northwest
1.4 km · 2 min · Blair Road Northwest
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
2075 ft · 31 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 Suitland 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.
Addison Road South
Keep slight left to continue on Addison Road South
2.27 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Suitland and Partly Sunny near Silver Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Suitland to Silver Spring?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Bladensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Suitland and 17.4 miles from Silver Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 7:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.52 one way or $7.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Suitland and Partly Sunny near Silver Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Bladensburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bladensburg.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Suitland and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 11.24 mi (18.09 km).
#1 Suitland
Suitland is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8487200, -76.9238600 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
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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