Origin
Silver Spring, MD
Morning in Silver Spring on Friday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Silver Spring, MD to Perryman, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
63 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Perryman, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Silver Spring, MD to Perryman, MD covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 22m 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, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway 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 $10.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 63 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). 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 Perryman, MD covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 22m, 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 25 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.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 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
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...
6
38.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
I 895 / Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895 / Express Toll Lanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward MD 543: Belcamp
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 80
Toward MD 543: Belcamp
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 Perryman, 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 | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 11 mi | 12m |
| Express Toll Lanes | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Capital Beltway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Riverside Parkway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Colesville Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 18.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring, MD and Perryman, 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 left at fork onto I 895
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
297 ft
·
3 sec
17
Merge onto I 95
11 mi
·
12 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 80
Toward MD 543: Belcamp
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto MD 543
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Parkway
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto US 40
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Highway
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on US 40
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Philadelphia Boulevard
22
Turn right onto Spesutia Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Spesutia Road
23
Turn straight onto MD 159
468 ft
·
14 sec
·
Perryman Road
24
Continue on MD 159
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Perryman Road
Use the right lane.
25
Arrive at destination
MD 159
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.5 mi from Silver Spring, MD · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Silver Spring, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Perryman, MD
The final approach into Perryman, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.44 one way
$20.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.81
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(11.6 mi)
$0.81
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Perryman, MD
Morning in Perryman on Friday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
3 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 22m 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 Perryman, MD covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Harbor Tunnel Thruway, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.5 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 $10.44 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 63 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
On the drive from Silver Spring, MD to Perryman, 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.
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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