Origin
Londontowne, MD
Morning in Londontowne on Thursday
Local time
7:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Londontowne, MD to Silver Spring, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
33.3 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Londontowne, MD
Jonathan Borba
Silver Spring, MD
www.kaboompics.com
Trip Overview
The drive from Londontowne, MD to Silver Spring, MD covers 33.3 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Londontown Road, Stepneys Lane, Central Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 33.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 33.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Londontown Road 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 Londontowne, MD to Silver Spring, MD is easy. At 47m 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 Londontowne, MD to Silver Spring, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Londontown Road | — | — |
| Stepneys Lane | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Davidsonville Road | — | — |
| US 50 West | — | — |
| John Hanson Highway | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| I 495 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Londontown Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Londontowne, MD and Silver Spring, MD.
1
Start on Tacoma Road
236 ft
·
17 sec
·
Tacoma Road
2
Turn left onto Londontown Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Londontown Road
3
Continue on Stepneys Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Stepneys Lane
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Central Avenue
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Central Avenue
5
Turn right onto Davidsonville Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Davidsonville Road
6
Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington, Richmond
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington, Richmond
7
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
John Hanson Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
10
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Capital Beltway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Capital Beltway
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Silver Spring
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 29 South: Silver Spring
13
Merge slight left onto Colesville Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Colesville Road
14
Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
15
Continue on Georgia Avenue
92 ft
·
10 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
16
Turn right
157 ft
·
14 sec
17
Turn right
85 ft
·
6 sec
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.7 mi from Londontowne, MD · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Londontowne, 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
$5.52 one way
$11.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 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 | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
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.
Destination
Silver Spring, MD
Morning in Silver Spring on Thursday
Local time
7:15 AM
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
16 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
47m 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 Londontowne, MD to Silver Spring, MD covers 33.3 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Londontown Road, Stepneys Lane, Central Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.7 miles from Londontowne, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.52 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 Londontowne, MD to Silver Spring, MD is easy. At 47m 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 Londontowne, MD to Silver Spring, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Londontowne, MD to Silver Spring, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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