Origin
Chesapeake Beach, MD
Afternoon in Chesapeake Beach on Saturday
Local time
1:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Chesapeake Beach, MD to Silver Spring, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
42.2 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesapeake Beach, MD
Carly Dernetz
Silver Spring, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chesapeake Beach, MD to Silver Spring, MD covers 42.2 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Capital Beltway, East Chesapeake Beach Road, Largo Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.2 miles on Capital Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 42.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 42.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Capital Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 17th Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.2 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (17th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MD 261 / Bayside Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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17th Street
Turn left onto 17th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MD 261 / Bayside Road
Turn right onto MD 261 / Bayside Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward MD 717: Upper Marlboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 717: Upper Marlboro
8
35.7 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
I 495 / Capital Beltway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
7
39.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward US 29 South: Silver Spring
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 30
Toward US 29 South: Silver Spring
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chesapeake Beach, MD and Silver Spring, MD, road signs point toward Maryland 4, Prince Frederick, Washington and Baltimore.
Maryland 4
9.1 mi in
|
~15m
|
via MD 260
Prince Frederick
9.1 mi in
|
~15m
|
via MD 260
Washington
9.1 mi in
|
~15m
|
via MD 260
Baltimore
26.2 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| East Chesapeake Beach Road | 8.4 mi | 13m |
| Largo Road | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Stephanie Roper Highway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Southern Maryland Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Landover Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Colesville Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Bayside Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 13.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake Beach, MD and Silver Spring, MD.
1
Start on C Street
56 ft
·
11 sec
·
C Street
2
Turn left onto 17th Street
480 ft
·
29 sec
·
17th Street
3
Turn right onto MD 261
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bayside Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn left onto MD 260
8.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Chesapeake Beach Road
5
Take the ramp onto MD 260
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
MD 260
Toward Maryland 4, Prince Frederick, Washington
6
Merge onto MD 4
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southern Maryland Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on MD 4
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Stephanie Roper Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward MD 717: Upper Marlboro
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto MD 717
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Water Street
10
Turn right onto MD 725
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto MD 202
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Largo Road
12
Continue on MD 202
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Landover Road
13
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore
14
Merge onto I 95; I 495
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 30
Toward US 29 South: Silver Spring
Use the right lane.
17
Merge onto US 29
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Colesville Road
18
Turn left onto US 29
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
19
Continue on US 29
93 ft
·
9 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
20
Turn right
158 ft
·
13 sec
21
Turn right
85 ft
·
6 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.1 mi from Chesapeake Beach, MD · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Chesapeake Beach, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.00 one way
$13.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.18 | $16.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Silver Spring, MD
Afternoon in Silver Spring on Saturday
Local time
1:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 5m 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 Chesapeake Beach, MD to Silver Spring, MD covers 42.2 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Capital Beltway, East Chesapeake Beach Road, Largo Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.1 miles from Chesapeake Beach, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.00 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.2 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (17th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MD 261 / Bayside Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Chesapeake Beach, MD and Silver Spring, MD, road signs point toward Maryland 4, Prince Frederick, Washington and Baltimore.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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