Origin
Silver Spring, MD
Late night in Silver Spring on Friday
Local time
3:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Silver Spring, MD to Fort George G Mead Junction, MD
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
30m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silver Spring, MD
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Fort George G Mead Junction, MD
Esteban Carriazo
Trip Overview
The drive from Silver Spring, MD to Fort George G Mead Junction, MD covers 21.1 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Capital Beltway, Patuxent Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 30m highway drive covering 21.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Capital Beltway. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.9 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Capital Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 16 decision points packed into just 21.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 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.
7
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
7
17.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward MD 32 East: Fort Meade
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38A
Toward MD 32 East: Fort Meade
7
19.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Dorsey Run Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward Dorsey Run Road
6
20.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Dorsey Run Road, Guilford Road, National Bus Parkway, Henkels Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Dorsey Run Road, Guilford Road, National...
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 Fort George G Mead Junction, MD, road signs begin pointing toward New York along the way.
New York
5.3 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Capital Beltway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Patuxent Freeway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Colesville Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Guilford Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dorsey Run Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brock Bridge Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring, MD and Fort George G Mead Junction, 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
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 27
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
9
Merge onto I 95
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 38A
Toward MD 32 East: Fort Meade
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto MD 32
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 11
Toward Dorsey Run Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
411 ft
·
17 sec
Toward Dorsey Run Road, Guilford Road, National Bus Parkway, Henkels Lane
14
Turn left onto Dorsey Run Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Dorsey Run Road
15
Turn right onto Guilford Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Guilford Road
16
Turn left onto Brock Bridge Road
223 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brock Bridge Road
17
Turn left
106 ft
·
7 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$7.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Fort George G Mead Junction, MD
Late night in Fort George G Mead Junction on Friday
Local time
3:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
24 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
30m 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 Fort George G Mead Junction, MD covers 21.1 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Capital Beltway, Patuxent Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 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 $3.50 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 21.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Silver Spring, MD to Fort George G Mead Junction, MD, road signs begin pointing toward New York along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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