Origin
Green Haven, MD
Afternoon in Green Haven on Thursday
Local time
2:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green Haven, MD to Silver Spring, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Haven, MD
Jonathan Cooper
Silver Spring, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Green Haven, MD to Silver Spring, MD covers 37.2 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway, Capital Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Green Haven, MD to Silver Spring, MD covers 37.2 miles and takes about 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near MD 177 / Mountain Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (MD 177 / Mountain Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MD 177 / Mountain Road
Turn right onto MD 177 / Mountain Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
14.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5A-B
Toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington
8
14.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 5B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
8
30.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27
Toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, Col...
7
34.9 mi into trip
|
~48m 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 Green Haven, MD and Silver Spring, MD, road signs point toward Washington, Bethesda and College Park.
Washington
14.5 mi in
|
~22m
Bethesda
30.3 mi in
|
~41m
College Park
30.3 mi in
|
~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 14.8 mi | 17m |
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| Capital Beltway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Mountain Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Colesville Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Outing Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 207th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 14.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Haven, MD and Silver Spring, MD.
1
Start on 207th Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
207th Street
2
Turn left onto Outing Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Outing Avenue
3
Turn right onto MD 177
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Mountain Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward MD 100 West
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Merge onto MD 100
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 5A-B
Toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 95
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 27
Toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda
11
Merge onto I 495
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 30
Toward US 29 South: Silver Spring
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto US 29
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Colesville Road
14
Turn left onto US 29
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
15
Continue on US 29
93 ft
·
9 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
16
Turn right
158 ft
·
13 sec
17
Turn right
85 ft
·
6 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Green Haven, MD · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Green Haven, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Silver Spring, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Silver Spring, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.17 one way
$12.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Thursday
Local time
2:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
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
53m 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 Green Haven, MD to Silver Spring, MD covers 37.2 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway, Capital Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Green Haven, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.17 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 is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (MD 177 / Mountain Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Green Haven, MD and Silver Spring, MD, road signs point toward Washington, Bethesda and College Park.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
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