Origin
Silver Spring, MD
Afternoon in Silver Spring on Thursday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver Spring, MD to Saint James, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
67.5 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
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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Saint James, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Silver Spring, MD to Saint James, MD covers 67.5 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 270, I 70, Capital Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.8 miles on I 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 67.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 27m highway drive covering 67.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 270 and I 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.8 miles on I 270.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 270 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in near I 270.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 5.9 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 270
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North: Frederick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35
Toward I 270 North: Frederick
7
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 270
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 270 North
8
37.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 32
Toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
8
62.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward MD 65: Sharpsburg, Hagerstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29
Toward MD 65: Sharpsburg, Hagerstown
9
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 65 South: Sharpsburg, National Parks, Maryland Correctional Facilities
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward MD 65 South: Sharpsburg, National Parks,...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Silver Spring, MD and Saint James, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Hagerstown, National Parks and Maryland Correctional Facilities.
Baltimore
37.7 mi in
|
~50m
Hagerstown
62.1 mi in
|
~1h 17m
National Parks
62.2 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Maryland Correctional Facilities
62.2 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 31.8 mi | 40m |
| I 70 | 23.7 mi | 25m |
| Capital Beltway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Sharpsburg Pike | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Georgia Avenue | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Lappans Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 31.8 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring, MD and Saint James, MD.
1
Start on this road
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
3
Merge onto US 29
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Georgia Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia
5
Merge onto I 495
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 270
Exit 35
Toward I 270 North: Frederick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
28 mi
·
35 min
·
I 270
Toward I 270 North
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 32
Toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 70 West: Hagerstown
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 70
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 29
Toward MD 65: Sharpsburg, Hagerstown
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
141 ft
·
5 sec
Toward MD 65 South: Sharpsburg, National Parks, Maryland Correctional Facilities
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto MD 65
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Sharpsburg Pike
14
Turn right onto MD 68
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lappans Road
15
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
49 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.8 mi from Silver Spring, MD · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Silver Spring, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint James, MD
The final approach into Saint James, 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
$11.19 one way
$22.38 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.26 | $24.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.09 | $26.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.90 | $29.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.09 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.45 | $4.32 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Saint James, MD
Afternoon in Saint James on Thursday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
8 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 27m 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 Saint James, MD covers 67.5 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, I 70, Capital Beltway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.8 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 $11.19 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 67.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 5.9 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Silver Spring, MD and Saint James, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Hagerstown, National Parks and Maryland Correctional Facilities.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Monocacy National Battlefield, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Antietam National Battlefield. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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