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Trip from Silver Spring, MD to Kingstown, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 47m

Distance

77.4 mi

125 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 39m ★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 43m

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

Downtown Silver Spring, MD, MD

Silver Spring, MD

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Downtown Kingstown, MD, MD

Kingstown, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Silver Spring, MD to Kingstown, MD covers 77.4 miles and takes about 1h 47m 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 $12.83 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.

Midpoint

38.7 miles from Silver Spring, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 77.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 47m drive with frequent turns across 77.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Silver Spring, MD to Kingstown, MD is easy. At 1h 47m 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 Kingstown, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Georgia Avenue
Colesville Road
I 495 East
Capital Beltway
US 50 East
John Hanson Highway
Blue Star Memorial Highway
MD 213 North

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 Kingstown, 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

11 mi · 13 min · Capital Beltway
7

Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

1.0 mi · 2 min · US 50 East: Annapolis
8

Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

19 mi · 21 min · John Hanson Highway
9

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

22 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
10

Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

5.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
11

Take the exit slight right toward MD 213 North

0.3 mi · 50 sec · MD 213 North
12

Turn straight onto Centreville Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road
13

Continue on South Commerce Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Commerce Street
14

Continue on Church Hill Road

14 mi · 21 min · Church Hill Road
15

Turn right onto Fey Road

161 ft · 7 sec · Fey Road
16

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 38.7 miles from Silver Spring, MD, or about 53m 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 17 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.7 miles or 53m 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 31m

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

Before You Leave

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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 77.4 miles and 1h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 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 38.7 mi from Silver Spring, MD · 53m into the drive

city in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Annapolis, MD

39 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

New Carrollton, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Annapolis, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.7 miles from Silver Spring, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kingstown, MD

The final approach into Kingstown, 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

$12.83 one way

$25.66 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $14.05 $28.11
premium $4.93 $15.01 $30.02
diesel $5.61 $17.09 $34.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.2 0 $8.13 $3.72
Efficient EV 19.4 0 $6.77 $3.10
EV Truck/SUV 31 0 $10.84 $4.95

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Silver Spring, MD

Evening in Silver Spring on Thursday

Local time

6:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kingstown, MD

Evening in Kingstown on Thursday

Local time

6:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

19 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 47m 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 Kingstown, MD covers 77.4 miles and takes about 1h 47m 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 38.7 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 $12.83 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 Kingstown, MD is easy. At 1h 47m 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 Kingstown, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Silver Spring, MD to Kingstown, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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