Origin
Silver Spring, MD
Late night in Silver Spring on Friday
Local time
5:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver Spring, MD to Friendly, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Friendly, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Silver Spring, MD to Friendly, MD covers 20.6 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Anacostia Freeway, Georgia Avenue, Indian Head Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on Anacostia Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Silver Spring, MD to Friendly, MD covers 20.6 miles and takes about 41m, 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 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Anacostia Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 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 around 0.1 miles in near Sligo Avenue.
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 20.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Sligo Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (K Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 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.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sligo Avenue
Turn right onto Sligo Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
K Street Northwest
Turn left onto K Street Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 695
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7
Toward I 695
7
15.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Indian Head
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Indian Head
7
16.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 210 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 210 South
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 Friendly, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Indian Head along the way.
Indian Head
15.7 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Anacostia Freeway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Georgia Avenue | 3.7 mi | 10m |
| Indian Head Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Southeast Freeway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| 9th Street Northwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Street Tunnel | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Sherman Avenue Northwest | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Old Fort Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Anacostia Freeway
— 5.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring, MD and Friendly, MD.
1
Start on this road
80 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Mayor Lane
204 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mayor Lane
3
Turn right onto Sligo Avenue
215 ft
·
8 sec
·
Sligo Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 29
3.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Georgia Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue Northwest
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue Northwest
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Sherman Avenue Northwest
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sherman Avenue Northwest
7
Continue on Florida Avenue Northwest
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Florida Avenue Northwest
8
Continue on 9th Street Northwest
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
9th Street Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto 9th Street Northwest
296 ft
·
10 sec
·
9th Street Northwest
10
Turn left onto K Street Northwest
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
K Street Northwest
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 395 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Merge onto I 395
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Street Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 7
Toward I 695
Use the slight left lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 695 East
16
Merge onto I 695
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 695
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Southeast Freeway
Exit 2A
Toward I 295 South
18
Merge onto I 295
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Anacostia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward Indian Head
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward MD 210 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto MD 210
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Indian Head Highway
22
Turn left onto Old Fort Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Fort Road
23
Arrive at destination
1 ft
·
Old Fort Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.83 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 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 | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
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
Friendly, MD
Late night in Friendly on Friday
Local time
5:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
2 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
41m 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 Friendly, MD covers 20.6 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Anacostia Freeway, Georgia Avenue, Indian Head Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 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 $3.42 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 20.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Sligo Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (K Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Silver Spring, MD to Friendly, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Indian Head along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than 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. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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