Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort George G Mead Junction, MD
Esteban Carriazo
Silver Spring, MD
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The drive from Fort George G Mead Junction, MD to Silver Spring, MD covers 21.2 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Capital Beltway, Patuxent Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 30m highway drive covering 21.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Capital Beltway. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.7 miles on I 95.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Capital Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 21.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Merge onto MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 29 South: Silver Spring
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fort George G Mead Junction, MD and Silver Spring, MD, road signs point toward Bethesda and College Park.
Bethesda
College Park
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| Capital Beltway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Patuxent Freeway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Colesville Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Guilford Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dorsey Run Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Brock Bridge Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fort George G Mead Junction, MD and Silver Spring, MD.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Brock Bridge Road
Turn sharp right onto Guilford Road
Turn left onto Dorsey Run Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto MD 32
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Merge onto US 29
Turn left onto US 29
Continue on US 29
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.51 one way
$7.03 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Fort George G Mead Junction on Friday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Silver Spring on Friday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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