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

The driving distance from Woodlawn, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
14.63 mi
00h 26m
Flight
7.77 mi
12.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.77 mi
Kilometers
12.51 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
14.63 mi
Kilometers
23.54 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Spring
Sun, Apr 19, 12:07 AM EDT
Return by in Woodlawn
Sun, Apr 19, 12:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodlawn
2026-04-18T23:41
Arrive Silver Spring
Sun, Apr 19, 12:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodlawn
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
Queenstown
MD

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

From Woodlawn
5 mi
00h 13m
To Silver Spring
9.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph E
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 72nd Avenue

    59 m · 10 sec · 72nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Marywood Street

    113 m · 21 sec · Marywood Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 71st Avenue

    48 m · 7 sec · 71st Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on 71st Avenue

    1090 ft · 49 sec · 71st Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Annapolis Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Annapolis Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Bladensburg Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bladensburg Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 38th Avenue

    1106 ft · 22 sec · 38th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on 38th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 38th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Windom Road

    1551 ft · 47 sec · Windom Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 34th Street

    638 ft · 20 sec · 34th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Chillum Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Chillum Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Riggs Road

    953 ft · 23 sec · Riggs Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue Northeast

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Carroll Street Northwest

    660 ft · 26 sec · Carroll Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Continue on Cedar Street Northwest

    588 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Street Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Blair Road Northwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · Blair Road Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    2075 ft · 31 sec · Georgia Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
137 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Annapolis Road
2.6 mi · 18%
Chillum Road
2.01 mi · 14%
Eastern Avenue Northeast
1.28 mi · 9%
Blair Road Northwest
0.9 mi · 6%
38th Street
0.76 mi · 5%
Bladensburg Road
0.71 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Annapolis Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto Annapolis Road

2.6 mi · 00h 04m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Queenstown
00h 13m from Woodlawn
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodlawn and Mostly Sunny near Silver Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Queenstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Woodlawn and 9.6 miles from Silver Spring.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodlawn and Mostly Sunny near Silver Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Queenstown

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 Queenstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 4.8 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 3.6 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 7.3 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 3.3 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 Queenstown.

RAIL

Washington Union Station

7 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

9 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

22 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodlawn and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 7.77 mi (12.51 km).

Woodlawn

#1 Woodlawn

City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population6,334
Coordinates38.9495600, -76.8913600
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Silver Spring

#2 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: 72nd Avenue (-76.891258, 38.949549)
End: (-77.026096, 38.9908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.95 L · about $2.12
Round trip
$4.25
1.04 gal · 3.9 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.12 $4.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.39 $4.78
Premium $4.95 $2.58 $5.15
Diesel $5.98 $3.11 $6.22

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 Woodlawn and Silver Spring. The current time is 23:41:36.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.