Origin
Silver Spring, MD
Night in Silver Spring on Wednesday
Local time
9:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver Spring, MD to Drum Point, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
69.6 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
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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Drum Point, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Silver Spring, MD to Drum Point, MD covers 69.6 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Georgia Avenue, Colesville Road, I 495 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.54 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
34.8 miles from Silver Spring, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 42m drive with frequent turns across 69.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Georgia Avenue 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 Drum Point, MD is easy. At 1h 42m 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 Drum Point, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Avenue | — | — |
| Colesville Road | — | — |
| I 495 East | — | — |
| Capital Beltway | — | — |
| MD 221A | — | — |
| East Upper Marlboro | — | — |
| Ritchie Marlboro Road | — | — |
| MD 4 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Georgia Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring, MD and Drum Point, MD.
1
Start on the route
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
200 ft
·
15 sec
3
Merge slight left onto Georgia Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
4
Turn right onto Colesville Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Colesville Road
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: College Park
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 495 East: College Park
6
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Capital Beltway
7
Take the exit slight right toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro
8
Keep slight left to continue on East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road
285 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
10
Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
12
Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
13
Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
14
Take the ramp straight toward MD 4 South: Prince Frederick
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
MD 4 South: Prince Frederick
15
Merge slight right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
16
Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Stephanie Roper Highway
17
Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Southern Maryland Boulevard
18
Continue on North Solomons Island Road
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
North Solomons Island Road
19
Continue on South Solomons Island Road
15 mi
·
21 min
·
South Solomons Island Road
20
Take the exit slight left
236 ft
·
12 sec
21
Turn left onto Rousby Hall Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Rousby Hall Road
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rousby Hall Road
180 ft
·
4 sec
·
Rousby Hall Road
23
Exit the roundabout onto Rousby Hall Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Rousby Hall Road
24
Turn left onto Barreda Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Barreda Boulevard
25
Turn left onto McMichaels Drive
43 ft
·
2 sec
·
McMichaels Drive
26
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 34.8 miles from Silver Spring, MD, or about 51m 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.8 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Drum Point, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Silver Spring, MD
This is one driving day of about 69.6 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Silver Spring, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.8 mi from Silver Spring, MD · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 34.8 miles from Silver Spring, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Drum Point, MD
The final approach into Drum Point, 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
$11.54 one way
$23.08 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.64 | $25.28 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.37 | $30.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 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 | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.74 | $4.45 |
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
Drum Point, MD
Night in Drum Point on Wednesday
Local time
9:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
17 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 42m 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 Drum Point, MD covers 69.6 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Georgia Avenue, Colesville Road, I 495 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.8 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 $11.54 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 Drum Point, MD is easy. At 1h 42m 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 Drum Point, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Silver Spring, MD to Drum Point, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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