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Trip from Silver Spring, MD to Parkville, MD

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

46.9 mi

75 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Silver Spring, MD, MD

Silver Spring, MD

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Downtown Parkville, MD, MD

Parkville, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Silver Spring, MD to Parkville, MD covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Harbor Tunnel Thruway, Capital Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.4 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.76 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

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

23.4 miles from Silver Spring, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Silver Spring, MD to Parkville, MD covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m, 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.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.4 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 5 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 46.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 24.8 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These 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
24.8 mi into trip | ~32m in | I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Take the exit onto I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 46 Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thr...
8
41.6 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward I 695 West, I 695 East: Towson, Essex

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 64 Toward I 695 West, I 695 East: Towson, Essex
7
45.7 mi into trip | ~1h in

Take the exit toward MD 147 South: Parkville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 31A Toward MD 147 South: Parkville

Towns Along This Route

Between Silver Spring, MD and Parkville, MD, road signs point toward New York and Essex.

New York

5.3 mi in | ~8m

Essex

41.6 mi in | ~55m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 18.4 mi 21m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway 12.7 mi 16m
Capital Beltway 2.9 mi 3m
Baltimore Beltway 2.6 mi 3m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway 1.8 mi 2m
Colesville Road 1.4 mi 3m
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel 1.4 mi 2m
Harbor Tunnel Throughway 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 18.4 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring, MD and Parkville, 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

18 mi · 21 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit onto I 895

5.7 mi · 6 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Exit 46 Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway Use the slight right lane.
11

Continue on I 895

1.0 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
12

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
14

Continue on I 895

3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 895

1.0 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
16

Merge onto I 95

1.8 mi · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
17

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 44 sec
Exit 64 Toward I 695 West, I 695 East: Towson, Essex Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Toward I 695 West: Towson
19

Merge onto I 695

2.6 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 1 min
Exit 31A Toward MD 147 South: Parkville Use the right lane.
21

Turn straight onto MD 147

0.9 mi · 2 min · Harford Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Turn left onto Oak Forest Drive

32 ft · 1 sec · Oak Forest Drive
23

Arrive at destination

Oak Forest Drive

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 23.4 miles from Silver Spring, MD, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.4 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 46.9 miles or 1h 4m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 23.4 miles or 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parkville, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Silver Spring, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Silver Spring, MD

This is one driving day of about 46.9 miles and 1h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Silver Spring, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 18.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.4 mi from Silver Spring, MD · 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

23 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Silver Spring, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Parkville, MD

The final approach into Parkville, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Parkville, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour $20
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free near mile 1.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.76 one way

$15.52 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $8.49 $16.98
premium $4.92 $9.09 $18.18
diesel $5.64 $10.42 $20.84

Estimated Tolls: $0.88

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (12.7 mi) $0.88

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.1 0 $4.92 $2.25
Efficient EV 11.7 0 $4.10 $1.88
EV Truck/SUV 18.8 0 $6.57 $3.00

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Silver Spring, MD

Morning in Silver Spring on Monday

Local time

8:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Isolated Rain Showers

SW 12 to 17 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Destination

Parkville, MD

Morning in Parkville on Monday

Local time

8:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

20 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

1h 4m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Parkville, MD covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Harbor Tunnel Thruway, Capital Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.4 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 $7.76 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 46.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 24.8 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Silver Spring, MD and Parkville, MD, road signs point toward New York and Essex.

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