Trip from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Silver Spring, MD

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Drive Time

42m

Distance

32.9 mi

53 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 39m ★

6 AM

0h 43m

8 AM

0h 50m

10 AM

0h 45m

12 PM

0h 44m

3 PM

0h 46m

5 PM

0h 49m

8 PM

0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Silver Spring, MD covers 32.9 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Delaware Avenue, Annapolis Road, Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.45 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

16.5 miles from Baltimore Highlands, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 32.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Delaware Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Silver Spring, MD is easy. At 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Silver Spring, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Delaware Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Annapolis Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Nursery Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Fairview Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 695 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Baltimore Beltway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 95 South	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Delaware Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore Highlands, MD and Silver Spring, MD.

Start on Washington Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Washington Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto Delaware Avenue

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Delaware Avenue

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

0.5 mi · 1 min · Annapolis Road

Continue on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

Turn right onto Nursery Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Nursery Road

Turn right onto Fairview Avenue

499 ft · 22 sec · Fairview Avenue

Take the ramp left toward I 695 North

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 695 North

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington

0.4 mi · 55 sec · I 95 South: Washington

Merge slight left

21 mi · 24 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park

Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

3.2 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway

Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Silver Spring

0.2 mi · 30 sec · US 29 South: Silver Spring

Merge slight left onto Colesville Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road

Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Georgia Avenue

Continue on Georgia Avenue

92 ft · 10 sec · Georgia Avenue

Turn right

157 ft · 14 sec

Turn right

85 ft · 6 sec

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 16.5 miles from Baltimore Highlands, MD, or about 21m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 32.9 miles or 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 16.5 miles or 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Silver Spring, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Baltimore Highlands, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Baltimore Highlands, MD

This is one driving day of about 32.9 miles and 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Baltimore Highlands, MD.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.5 mi from Baltimore Highlands, MD · 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

16 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Baltimore Highlands, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Silver Spring, MD

The final approach into Silver Spring, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Silver Spring, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.45 one way

$10.91 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$5.97	$11.95
premium	$4.93	$6.38	$12.76
diesel	$5.61	$7.26	$14.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.9	$3.45	$1.58
Efficient EV	8.2	$2.88	$1.32
EV Truck/SUV	13.2	$4.61	$2.11

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour from now

Origin

Baltimore Highlands, MD

Afternoon in Baltimore Highlands on Wednesday

Local time

1:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Silver Spring, MD

Afternoon in Silver Spring on Wednesday

Local time

1:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

18 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

42m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Silver Spring, MD covers 32.9 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Delaware Avenue, Annapolis Road, Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.5 miles from Baltimore Highlands, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Silver Spring, MD is easy. At 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Silver Spring, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Silver Spring, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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