Origin
Hyattsville, MD
Late night in Hyattsville on Friday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hyattsville, MD to Sandy Spring Estates, MD
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
27m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hyattsville, MD
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Sandy Spring Estates, MD
Makayla Asuncion
Trip Overview
The drive from Hyattsville, MD to Sandy Spring Estates, MD covers 14.1 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore Avenue, I 95, Capital Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.9 miles on Baltimore Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 14.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 3.9 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 around 4.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 14.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silv...
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I-95 North: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I-95 North: Baltimore
8
9.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward MD 200 Toll, MD 198: Konterra Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31; 32; 33
Toward MD 200 Toll, MD 198: Konterra Drive
7
12.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 33B
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hyattsville, MD and Sandy Spring Estates, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring and Burtonsville.
Silver Spring
4.9 mi in
|
~13m
Burtonsville
11.2 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Avenue | 3.9 mi | 10m |
| I 95 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Capital Beltway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Sandy Spring Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 42nd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Queensbury Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sweitzer Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bounds Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore Avenue
— 3.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hyattsville, MD and Sandy Spring Estates, MD.
1
Start on Kennedy Street
119 ft
·
7 sec
·
Kennedy Street
2
Turn right onto 42nd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
42nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto Queensbury Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Queensbury Road
4
Turn left onto US 1
3.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 95; I 495
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Capital Beltway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
Toward I-95 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 31; 32; 33
Toward MD 200 Toll, MD 198: Konterra Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward MD 200 Toll West, MD 198
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MD 198: Konterra Drive
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 33B
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Use the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto MD 198
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandy Spring Road
15
Turn right onto Sweitzer Lane
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Sweitzer Lane
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Bounds Avenue
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bounds Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Bounds Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.34 one way
$4.68 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Sandy Spring Estates, MD
Late night in Sandy Spring Estates on Friday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 Hyattsville, MD to Sandy Spring Estates, MD covers 14.1 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore Avenue, I 95, Capital Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 miles from Hyattsville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.34 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 14.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hyattsville, MD and Sandy Spring Estates, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring and Burtonsville.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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