Trip from Silver Spring, MD to Temple Hills, MD

Drive Time

37m

Distance

15.5 mi

25 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 35m ★

6 AM

0h 38m

8 AM

0h 44m

10 AM

0h 40m

12 PM

0h 39m

3 PM

0h 40m

5 PM

0h 44m

8 PM

0h 36m

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 Temple Hills, MD covers 15.5 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Georgia Avenue, Saint Barnabas Road, Marion Barry Avenue Southeast 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 $2.56 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

7.7 miles from Silver Spring, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 15.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 35 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.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 15.5 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 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 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Sligo Avenue

Turn right onto Sligo Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

6.3 mi into trip | ~17m in | K Street Northwest

Turn left onto K Street Northwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

7.8 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 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...

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 Along This Route

On the drive from Silver Spring, MD to Temple Hills, 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
Saint Barnabas Road	1.4 mi	2m
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
Temple Hill Road	0.7 mi	1m
Naylor Road Southeast	0.7 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 Temple Hills, MD.

Start on the route

79 ft · 8 sec · the route

Turn right onto Mayor Lane

203 ft · 12 sec · Mayor Lane

Turn right onto Sligo Avenue

217 ft · 8 sec · Sligo Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto Georgia Avenue

3.7 mi · 10 min · Georgia Avenue

Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue Northwest

0.3 mi · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue Northwest

Keep slight left to continue on Sherman Avenue Northwest

0.9 mi · 2 min · Sherman Avenue Northwest

Continue on Florida Avenue Northwest

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Florida Avenue Northwest

Continue on 9th Street Northwest

1.0 mi · 2 min · 9th Street Northwest

Keep slight left to continue on 9th Street Northwest

295 ft · 10 sec · 9th Street Northwest

Turn left onto K Street Northwest

0.1 mi · 12 sec · K Street Northwest

Continue on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest

0.3 mi · 1 min · Massachusetts Avenue Northwest

Take the ramp slight left toward I 395 South

0.2 mi · 23 sec · I 395 South

Merge slight left onto 3rd Street Tunnel

0.9 mi · 1 min · 3rd Street Tunnel

Take the exit slight left toward I 695

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 695

Keep slight left to continue on I 695 East

0.3 mi · 30 sec · I 695 East

Merge slight left onto Southeast Freeway

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Southeast Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward 11th Street Southeast, Southeast Boulevard

0.4 mi · 43 sec · 11th Street Southeast, Southeast Boulevard

Turn right onto 11th Street Southeast

0.3 mi · 46 sec · 11th Street Southeast

Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast

0.5 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast

Turn left onto Marion Barry Avenue Southeast

1.2 mi · 2 min · Marion Barry Avenue Southeast

Turn right onto Naylor Road Southeast

0.7 mi · 1 min · Naylor Road Southeast

At the end of the road, turn left onto Southern Avenue Southeast

203 ft · 7 sec · Southern Avenue Southeast

Continue on Naylor Road

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Naylor Road

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Naylor Road

105 ft · 2 sec · Naylor Road

Exit the roundabout onto Naylor Road

387 ft · 11 sec · Naylor Road

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Naylor Road

112 ft · 3 sec · Naylor Road

Exit the roundabout onto Naylor Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Naylor Road

Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Branch Avenue

Keep slight left to continue on Branch Avenue

259 ft · 9 sec · Branch Avenue

Turn left onto Bonita Street

72 ft · 4 sec · Bonita Street

Turn right onto Old Silver Hill Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Old Silver Hill Road

Continue on Saint Barnabas Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Barnabas Road

Turn left onto Temple Hill Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Temple Hill Road

Continue on Temple Hill Road

125 ft · 3 sec · Temple Hill Road

Arrive at your destination

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 7.7 miles from Silver Spring, MD, or about 20m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.7 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 15.5 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 7.7 miles or 20m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 33m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 15.5 miles and 37m.

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 Georgia Avenue for about 3.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.7 mi from Silver Spring, MD · 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

8 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 15.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Washington, DC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.7 miles from Silver Spring, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Temple Hills, MD

The final approach into Temple Hills, 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 Temple Hills, 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

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

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

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.56 one way

$5.13 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$2.81	$5.61
premium	$4.92	$3.00	$6.01
diesel	$5.64	$3.44	$6.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.6	$1.63	$0.74
Efficient EV	3.9	$1.36	$0.62
EV Truck/SUV	6.2	$2.17	$0.99

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.

Forecast data refreshed 23 hours ago

Origin

Silver Spring, MD

Morning in Silver Spring on Monday

Local time

6:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Temple Hills, MD

Morning in Temple Hills on Monday

Local time

6:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

24 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

37m 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 Temple Hills, MD covers 15.5 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Georgia Avenue, Saint Barnabas Road, Marion Barry Avenue Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 7.7 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 $2.56 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.

On the drive from Silver Spring, MD to Temple Hills, MD, road signs begin pointing toward 11Th Street Southeast along the way.

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