Origin
Silver Spring, MD
Evening in Silver Spring on Thursday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver Spring, MD to Green Haven, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Silver Spring, MD to Green Haven, MD covers 37.5 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 Georgia Avenue, Colesville Road, I 495 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 37.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Georgia Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Silver Spring, MD to Green Haven, MD is easy. At 52m 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 Green Haven, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Avenue | — | — |
| Colesville Road | — | — |
| I 495 East | — | — |
| Capital Beltway | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| MD 100 East | — | — |
| Arundel Expressway | — | — |
| Paul T | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Georgia Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring, MD and Green Haven, MD.
1
Start on the route
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
200 ft
·
15 sec
3
Merge slight left onto Georgia Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
4
Turn right onto Colesville Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Colesville Road
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: College Park
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 495 East: College Park
6
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Capital Beltway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 95 North: Baltimore
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
9
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
17 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
11
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
16 min
12
Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Arundel Expressway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward Catherine Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Catherine Avenue
15
Turn left onto Catherine Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Catherine Avenue
16
Turn left onto 207th Street
118 ft
·
5 sec
·
207th Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Silver Spring, MD · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Silver Spring, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Green Haven, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Green Haven, 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
$6.22 one way
$12.43 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Green Haven, MD
Evening in Green Haven on Thursday
Local time
5:00 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
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 Green Haven, MD covers 37.5 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Georgia Avenue, Colesville Road, I 495 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 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 $6.22 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 Green Haven, MD is easy. At 52m 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 Green Haven, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Silver Spring, MD to Green Haven, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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