How far is Summerfield, MD from Silver Spring, MD?
The driving distance from Summerfield, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerfield and Silver Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerfield and Silver Spring.
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Start on the route
594 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right
24 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Garrett A. Morgan Boulevard
588 ft · 13 sec · Garrett A. Morgan Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ring Road
1606 ft · 36 sec · Sean Taylor Road
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Exit the rotary onto Sean Taylor Road
2248 ft · 47 sec · Sean Taylor Road
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Continue on Brightseat Road
1266 ft · 27 sec · Brightseat Road
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Turn left onto Landover Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Landover Road
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Continue on Annapolis Road
1.2 km · 1 min · 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 Summerfield 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.
Landover Road
Turn left onto Landover Road
3.93 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Summerfield and Chance Rain Showers near Silver Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summerfield to Silver Spring?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 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?
Cottage City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Summerfield and 11.3 miles from Silver Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 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 $2.67 one way or $5.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Summerfield and Chance Rain Showers near Silver Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage City
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 Cottage City.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerfield and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 10.36 mi (16.67 km).
#1 Summerfield
Summerfield, Maryland, is a census-designated place situated in Prince George's County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9045400, -76.8683000 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.24 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
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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