Origin
Wheaton, MD
Late night in Wheaton on Friday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheaton, MD to Silver Hill, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wheaton, MD
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Silver Hill, MD
Robert So
Trip Overview
The drive from Wheaton, MD to Silver Hill, MD covers 24.3 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Capital Beltway, Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Georgia Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 miles on Capital Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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 40m drive with frequent turns across 24.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Capital Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.2 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 11.4 miles in.
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 17 decision points packed into just 24.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward South Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward South Washington
8
17 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
7
18.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, Minnesota Avenue, Kenilworth Terrace
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, Minnesota...
8
18.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue
6
18.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Minnesota Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wheaton, MD and Silver Hill, MD, road signs point toward Washington, Annapolis and Kenilworth Terrace.
Washington
11.4 mi in
|
~17m
Annapolis
17 mi in
|
~25m
Kenilworth Terrace
18.6 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Georgia Avenue | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Fort Davis Drive Southeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Kenilworth Avenue Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Minnesota Avenue Northeast | 1 mi | 2m |
| Branch Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Southern Avenue Southeast | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 9.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton, MD and Silver Hill, MD.
1
Start on MD 586
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Veirs Mill Road
2
Turn straight onto MD 97
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Georgia Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 495
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 22B
Toward South Washington
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on MD 201
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
259 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, Minnesota Avenue, Kenilworth Terrace
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
343 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Northeast
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Minnesota Avenue Northeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left onto Ridge Road Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road Southeast
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Fort Davis Drive Southeast
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Davis Drive Southeast
15
At end of road, turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
16
Turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southern Avenue Southeast
17
Turn left onto MD 5
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Branch Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 5
260 ft
·
9 sec
·
Branch Avenue
19
Turn left onto MD 414
73 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bonita Street
20
Turn right onto MD 414
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Old Silver Hill Road
21
Arrive at destination
MD 414
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.06 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Silver Hill, MD
Late night in Silver Hill on Friday
Local time
12:43 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
1 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
40m 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 Wheaton, MD to Silver Hill, MD covers 24.3 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Capital Beltway, Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Georgia Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Wheaton, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.03 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 17 decision points packed into just 24.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Wheaton, MD and Silver Hill, MD, road signs point toward Washington, Annapolis and Kenilworth Terrace.
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