Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
47m
Distance
25 mi
40 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.
Rockville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Silver Hill, MD
Robert So
The drive from Rockville, MD to Silver Hill, MD covers 25 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 Clara Barton Parkway, Canal Road Northwest, I 270 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.3 miles on Clara Barton Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 25 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 (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from Rockville, MD to Silver Hill, MD covers 25 miles and takes about 47m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 3.9 miles in near I 270 Spur.
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 29 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (I 270 Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles (Cabin John Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles (Whitehurst Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 Spur toward I 270 Spur: Washington, Northern Virginia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto Cabin John Parkway toward Cabin John Parkway, Glen Echo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto Whitehurst Freeway toward US 29 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto 17th Street Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward 11th Street Southeast, Southeast Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rockville, MD and Silver Hill, MD, road signs point toward Northern Virginia, Glen Echo and 11Th Street Southeast.
Northern Virginia
Glen Echo
11Th Street Southeast
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton Parkway | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Canal Road Northwest | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| I 270 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| I 270 Spur | 2 mi | 2m |
| Cabin John Parkway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Capital Beltway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Marion Barry Avenue Southeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Freeway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville, MD and Silver Hill, MD.
Start on South Washington Street
Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue
Continue on Great Falls Road
Turn right onto MD 189
Continue on MD 189
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 270
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 Spur
Merge onto I 495
Keep slight right at fork onto Cabin John Parkway
Continue on Clara Barton Parkway
Continue on Canal Road Northwest
Keep slight right at fork onto Whitehurst Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 66
Take the exit onto I 66
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on E Street Expressway
Continue on E Street Northwest
At end of road, turn right onto 17th Street Northwest
Continue on 17th Street Southwest
Turn straight onto Independence Avenue Southwest
Continue on Independence Avenue Southwest
Keep slight right at fork onto Maine Avenue Southwest
Keep slight left at fork onto Maine Avenue Southwest
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 395
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695
Take the exit
Turn right onto 11th Street Southeast
Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto Naylor Road Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto Southern Avenue Southeast
Continue on MD 637
Enter roundabout onto MD 637
Continue on MD 637
Enter roundabout onto MD 637
Continue on MD 637
Merge onto MD 5
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 5
Turn left onto MD 414
Turn right onto MD 414
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Rockville on Friday
Local time
2:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Silver Hill on Friday
Local time
2:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
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.
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