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Trip from Silver Spring, MD to Accokeek, MD

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

51m

Distance

27.2 mi

44 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

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

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Downtown Accokeek, MD, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Silver Spring, MD to Accokeek, MD covers 27.2 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mayor Lane, Sligo Avenue, Georgia Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.51 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

13.6 miles from Silver Spring, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 27.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mayor Lane is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Silver Spring, MD to Accokeek, MD is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Silver Spring, MD to Accokeek, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mayor Lane
Sligo Avenue
Georgia Avenue
New Hampshire Avenue Northwest
Sherman Avenue Northwest
Florida Avenue Northwest
9th Street Northwest
K Street Northwest

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Mayor Lane — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

79 ft · 8 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Mayor Lane

203 ft · 12 sec · Mayor Lane
3

Turn right onto Sligo Avenue

217 ft · 8 sec · Sligo Avenue
4

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

3.7 mi · 10 min · Georgia Avenue
5

Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue Northwest

0.3 mi · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue Northwest
6

Keep slight left to continue on Sherman Avenue Northwest

0.9 mi · 2 min · Sherman Avenue Northwest
7

Continue on Florida Avenue Northwest

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Florida Avenue Northwest
8

Continue on 9th Street Northwest

1.0 mi · 2 min · 9th Street Northwest
9

Keep slight left to continue on 9th Street Northwest

295 ft · 10 sec · 9th Street Northwest
10

Turn left onto K Street Northwest

0.1 mi · 12 sec · K Street Northwest
11

Continue on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest

0.3 mi · 1 min · Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
12

Take the ramp slight left toward I 395 South

0.2 mi · 23 sec · I 395 South
13

Merge slight left onto 3rd Street Tunnel

0.9 mi · 1 min · 3rd Street Tunnel
14

Take the exit slight left toward I 695

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 695
15

Keep slight left to continue on I 695 East

0.3 mi · 30 sec · I 695 East
16

Merge slight left onto Southeast Freeway

1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Freeway
17

Continue on Southeast Freeway

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Southeast Freeway
18

Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway

5.7 mi · 8 min · Anacostia Freeway
19

Keep slight right to continue on Indian Head

1.0 mi · 2 min · Indian Head
20

Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South

0.3 mi · 34 sec · MD 210 South
21

Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway

9.1 mi · 13 min · Indian Head Highway
22

Turn right onto Livingston Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Livingston Road
23

Turn left

0.1 mi · 46 sec
24

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 13.6 miles from Silver Spring, MD, or about 25m into the drive.

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 27 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 13.6 miles or 25m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 44m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Silver Spring, MD.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Silver Spring, MD

This is one driving day of about 27.2 miles and 51m.

At 27.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13.6 mi from Silver Spring, MD · 25m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Fort Washington, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Washington, DC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13.6 miles from Silver Spring, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Accokeek, MD

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Accokeek, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.51 one way

$9.02 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.94 $9.88
premium $4.93 $5.28 $10.55
diesel $5.61 $6.01 $12.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31
Efficient EV 6.8 0 $2.38 $1.09
EV Truck/SUV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Silver Spring, MD

Evening in Silver Spring on Wednesday

Local time

5:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Accokeek, MD

Evening in Accokeek on Wednesday

Local time

5:16 PM

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

51m 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 Accokeek, MD covers 27.2 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mayor Lane, Sligo Avenue, Georgia Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 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 $4.51 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.
The drive from Silver Spring, MD to Accokeek, MD is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Silver Spring, MD to Accokeek, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Silver Spring, MD to Accokeek, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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