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 Arden on the Severn, MD
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
34.6 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Arden on the Severn, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Silver Spring, MD to Arden on the Severn, MD covers 34.6 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Capital Beltway, Patuxent Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.5 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.74 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
17.3 miles from Silver Spring, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Silver Spring, MD to Arden on the Severn, MD covers 34.6 miles and takes about 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive.
Route Complexity
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 34.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
7
10 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward MD 295: North Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 22A
Toward MD 295: North Baltimore
6
18.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward MD 198 East: Fort Meade
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 198 East: Fort Meade
6
29.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward MD 3 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MD 3 North: Baltimore
6
29.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward Veterans Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Veterans Highway
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Silver Spring, MD to Arden on the Severn, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Veterans Highway along the way.
Veterans Highway
29.9 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Capital Beltway | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Patuxent Freeway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Laurel Fort Meade Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Sunrise Beach Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Generals Highway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Colesville Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Omar Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 8.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring, MD and Arden on the Severn, MD.
1
Start on this road
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
3
Merge onto US 29
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 29
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Colesville Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 495 East: College Park
6
Merge onto I 495
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 22A
Toward MD 295: North Baltimore
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward MD 198 East: Fort Meade
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto MD 198
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Laurel Fort Meade Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward MD 32 East: Odenton
12
Merge onto MD 32
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward MD 3 North: Baltimore
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto MD 3
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Robert Crain Highway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Veterans Highway
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on Veterans Highway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Veterans Highway
17
Turn right onto MD 178
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Generals Highway
18
Turn left onto Sunrise Beach Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Sunrise Beach Road
19
Continue on Omar Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Omar Drive
20
Turn left onto Shore View Circle
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
Shore View Circle
21
Arrive at destination
Shore View Circle
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 17.3 miles from Silver Spring, MD, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.5 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 34.6 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.3 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arden on the Severn, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 34.6 miles and 52m.
At 34.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Baltimore-Washington Parkway for about 8.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.3 mi from Silver Spring, MD · 24m 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 34.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Silver Spring, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arden on the Severn, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Arden on the Severn, 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
$5.74 one way
$11.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 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 | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
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
Arden on the Severn, MD
Evening in Arden on the Severn on Wednesday
Local time
6:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
15 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
52m 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 Arden on the Severn, MD covers 34.6 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Capital Beltway, Patuxent Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.3 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 $5.74 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 16 decision points packed into just 34.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Silver Spring, MD to Arden on the Severn, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Veterans Highway along the way.
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