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Trip from Perryville, MD to Silver Spring, MD

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

74.8 mi

120 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

36 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 29m ★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Perryville, MD to Silver Spring, MD covers 74.8 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, I 95, Harbor Tunnel Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.3 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

37.4 miles from Perryville, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 36m drive with frequent turns across 74.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.3 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 28.1 miles in near Express Toll Lanes.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 74.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 28.1 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.6 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.7 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Throughway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
28.1 mi into trip | ~34m in | Express Toll Lanes

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
6
34.6 mi into trip | ~42m in | Express Toll Lanes

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
6
43.7 mi into trip | ~55m in | I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
67.9 mi into trip | ~1h 24m 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
72.5 mi into trip | ~1h 30m 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 Along This Route

Between Perryville, MD and Silver Spring, MD, road signs point toward Bethesda and College Park.

Bethesda

67.9 mi in | ~1h 24m

College Park

67.9 mi in | ~1h 24m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway 25.3 mi 29m
I 95 17.7 mi 20m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway 12 mi 15m
Express Toll Lanes 7.7 mi 9m
Capital Beltway 3.2 mi 3m
Colesville Road 1.5 mi 3m
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel 1.4 mi 2m
Perryville Road 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway — 25.3 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Perryville, MD and Silver Spring, MD.

1

Start on MD 7

24 ft · 5 sec · Broad Street
2

Turn left onto MD 222

0.7 mi · 1 min · Aiken Avenue
3

Continue on MD 222

1.4 mi · 2 min · Perryville Road
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on MD 222

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Perrylawn Drive
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
6

Merge onto I 95

25 mi · 29 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

6.5 mi · 7 min · Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

1.2 mi · 1 min · Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto I 895

3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
10

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
11

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 895

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 895

6.0 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 95

18 mi · 20 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 27 Toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda
18

Merge onto I 495

3.2 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 30 Toward US 29 South: Silver Spring Use the right lane.
20

Merge onto US 29

1.5 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road
21

Turn left onto US 29

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Georgia Avenue
22

Continue on US 29

93 ft · 9 sec · Georgia Avenue
23

Turn right

158 ft · 13 sec
24

Turn right

85 ft · 6 sec
25

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.4 miles from Perryville, MD, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 74.8 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.4 miles or 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Silver Spring, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Perryville, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Perryville, MD

This is one driving day of about 74.8 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Perryville, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for about 25.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.4 mi from Perryville, MD · 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

37 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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 74.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.4 miles from Perryville, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Silver Spring, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour $20 near mile 74.8
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free near mile 74.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.38 one way

$24.75 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $13.54 $27.09
premium $4.92 $14.49 $28.99
diesel $5.64 $16.62 $33.24

Estimated Tolls: $0.84

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (12 mi) $0.84

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

36 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Port Deposit, MD - Tesla Supercharger

Port Deposit, MD

Tesla

16 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Bel Air, MD

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Rosedale, MD

Tesla

12 DCFC

Chesapeake House Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

North East, MD

Tesla

10 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Aberdeen, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Aberdeen, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Maryland House Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Aberdeen, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Abingdon, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 14 ChargePoint Network: 6 SWTCH: 4 Non-Networked: 3 Blink Network: 3 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 2 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.4 0 $7.85 $3.59
Efficient EV 18.7 0 $6.54 $2.99
EV Truck/SUV 29.9 0 $10.47 $4.79

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 20 minutes ago

Origin

Perryville, MD

Afternoon in Perryville on Monday

Local time

1:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Isolated Rain Showers

SW 17 mph 23% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:18AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Silver Spring, MD

Afternoon in Silver Spring on Monday

Local time

1:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Scattered Rain Showers

SW 17 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:18AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

8 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

1h 36m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Perryville, MD to Silver Spring, MD covers 74.8 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, I 95, Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.4 miles from Perryville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.38 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 74.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.1 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.6 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.7 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Throughway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Perryville, MD and Silver Spring, MD, road signs point toward Bethesda and College Park.

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