Origin
Silver Spring, MD
Evening in Silver Spring on Wednesday
Local time
6:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver Spring, MD to Accokeek, MD
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
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 Silver Spring, MD to Accokeek, MD covers 27.2 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mayor Lane, Sligo Avenue, Georgia Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.51 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
13.6 miles from Silver Spring, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 27.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mayor Lane 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 Silver Spring, MD to Accokeek, MD is easy. At 51m 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 Silver Spring, MD to Accokeek, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor Lane | — | — |
| Sligo Avenue | — | — |
| Georgia Avenue | — | — |
| New Hampshire Avenue Northwest | — | — |
| Sherman Avenue Northwest | — | — |
| Florida Avenue Northwest | — | — |
| 9th Street Northwest | — | — |
| K Street Northwest | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mayor Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring, MD and Accokeek, MD.
1
Start on the route
79 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Mayor Lane
203 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mayor Lane
3
Turn right onto Sligo Avenue
217 ft
·
8 sec
·
Sligo Avenue
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Georgia Avenue
3.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Georgia Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue Northwest
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue Northwest
6
Keep slight left to continue on Sherman Avenue Northwest
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sherman Avenue Northwest
7
Continue on Florida Avenue Northwest
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Florida Avenue Northwest
8
Continue on 9th Street Northwest
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
9th Street Northwest
9
Keep slight left to continue on 9th Street Northwest
295 ft
·
10 sec
·
9th Street Northwest
10
Turn left onto K Street Northwest
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
K Street Northwest
11
Continue on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
12
Take the ramp slight left toward I 395 South
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 395 South
13
Merge slight left onto 3rd Street Tunnel
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Street Tunnel
14
Take the exit slight left toward I 695
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 695
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 695 East
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 695 East
16
Merge slight left onto Southeast Freeway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Freeway
17
Continue on Southeast Freeway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southeast Freeway
18
Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Anacostia Freeway
19
Keep slight right to continue on Indian Head
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Indian Head
20
Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
MD 210 South
21
Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Indian Head Highway
22
Turn right onto Livingston Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Livingston Road
23
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
46 sec
24
Arrive at your 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 13.6 miles from Silver Spring, MD, or about 25m into the drive.
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 27 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.6 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Accokeek, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Silver Spring, MD.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Silver Spring, MD
This is one driving day of about 27.2 miles and 51m.
At 27.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.6 mi from Silver Spring, MD · 25m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.6 miles from Silver Spring, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Accokeek, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Accokeek, 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
$4.51 one way
$9.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Accokeek, MD
Evening in Accokeek on Wednesday
Local time
6:31 PM
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
18 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
51m 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 Silver Spring, MD to Accokeek, MD covers 27.2 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mayor Lane, Sligo Avenue, Georgia Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 miles from Silver Spring, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.51 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 Silver Spring, MD to Accokeek, MD is easy. At 51m 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 Silver Spring, MD to Accokeek, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Silver Spring, MD to Accokeek, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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