Origin
Silver Spring, MD
Late night in Silver Spring on Friday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver Spring, MD to Silver Hill, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Silver Hill, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Silver Spring, MD to Silver Hill, MD covers 13.1 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Georgia Avenue, Marion Barry Avenue Southeast, 9th Street Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on Georgia Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 13.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Georgia Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 3.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 23 decision points packed into just 13.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
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 23 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
8
8.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward 11th Street Southeast, Southeast Boulevard
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 1С
Toward 11th Street Southeast, Southeast Bouleva...
7
11.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Southern Avenue Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto Southern Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Silver Hill, MD, road signs begin pointing toward 11Th Street Southeast along the way.
11Th Street Southeast
8.8 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Avenue | 3.7 mi | 10m |
| Marion Barry Avenue Southeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 9th Street Northwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Street Tunnel | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Sherman Avenue Northwest | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Naylor Road Southeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Naylor Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Georgia Avenue
— 3.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring, MD and Silver Hill, 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
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Southeast Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 1С
Toward 11th Street Southeast, Southeast Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto 11th Street Southeast
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
11th Street Southeast
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
20
Turn left onto Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Naylor Road Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Naylor Road Southeast
Use the right lane.
22
At end of road, turn left onto Southern Avenue Southeast
204 ft
·
6 sec
·
Southern Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on MD 637
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Naylor Road
24
Enter roundabout onto MD 637
104 ft
·
2 sec
·
Naylor Road
25
Continue on MD 637
386 ft
·
11 sec
·
Naylor Road
26
Enter roundabout onto MD 637
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Naylor Road
27
Continue on MD 637
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Naylor Road
28
Merge onto MD 5
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Branch Avenue
Use the right lane.
29
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 5
260 ft
·
9 sec
·
Branch Avenue
30
Turn left onto MD 414
73 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bonita Street
31
Turn right onto MD 414
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Old Silver Hill Road
32
Arrive at destination
MD 414
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Silver Hill, MD
Late night in Silver Hill on Friday
Local time
12:06 AM
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
32m 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 Silver Hill, MD covers 13.1 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Georgia Avenue, Marion Barry Avenue Southeast, 9th Street Northwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 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 $2.17 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 23 decision points packed into just 13.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
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 Silver Hill, MD, road signs begin pointing toward 11Th Street Southeast along the way.
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