Skip to main content
US Trip Planner Logo
US Trip Planner

Trip from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Silver Spring, MD

Pin this trip

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

46m

Distance

32.9 mi

53 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
Downtown Baltimore Highlands, MD, MD

Baltimore Highlands, MD

Styves Exantus

Downtown Silver Spring, MD, MD

Silver Spring, MD

www.kaboompics.com

Trip Overview

Baltimore Highlands, MD to Silver Spring, MD is 32.9 miles and takes about 46m via I 95, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive within the Northeast region, entirely within Maryland. It’s a short trip, perfect for a quick commute or a day excursion, making it easy to fit into most schedules. You'll primarily be on major interstates, so expect typical highway conditions for this busy corridor. Given the short distance and duration, it's an ideal same-day trip.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 21.2 mi 24m
Capital Beltway 3.2 mi 3m
Baltimore Beltway 2 mi 2m
Colesville Road 1.5 mi 3m
Nursery Road 1 mi 2m
Annapolis Road 0.5 mi 1m
Georgia Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 21.2 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Washington Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Washington Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto Delaware Avenue

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Delaware Avenue
3

At end of road, turn left onto MD 648

0.5 mi · 1 min · Annapolis Road
4

Continue on MD 648

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
5

Turn right onto MD 168

1.0 mi · 2 min · Nursery Road
6

Turn right onto Fairview Avenue

498 ft · 22 sec · Fairview Avenue
Use the right lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 695 North Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 695

2.0 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 11B Toward I 95 South: Washington Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 95

21 mi · 24 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 27 Toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda
13

Merge onto I 495

3.2 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 30 Toward US 29 South: Silver Spring Use the right lane.
15

Merge onto US 29

1.5 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road
16

Turn left onto US 29

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Georgia Avenue
17

Continue on US 29

93 ft · 9 sec · Georgia Avenue
18

Turn right

158 ft · 13 sec
19

Turn right

85 ft · 6 sec
20

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laurel, MD

16 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.

Popular next leg

Laurel, MD to Silver Spring, MD

14.3 mi · 23m

Pacing Suggestions

Chevy Chase, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurel, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Baltimore Highlands, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 30.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Delaware Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Delaware Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

7
2.3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 695 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 695 North
7
4.4 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Washington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 11B Toward I 95 South: Washington
8
26.1 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park

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 27 Toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, Col...
7
30.7 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward US 29 South: Silver Spring

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 30 Toward US 29 South: Silver Spring

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.45 one way

$10.91 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.97 $11.95
premium $4.93 $6.38 $12.76
diesel $5.61 $7.26 $14.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 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 9.9 0 $3.45 $1.58
Efficient EV 8.2 0 $2.88 $1.32
EV Truck/SUV 13.2 0 $4.61 $2.11

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 20, 2026

Origin

Baltimore Highlands, MD

Late night in Baltimore Highlands on Tuesday

Local time

5:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Silver Spring, MD

Late night in Silver Spring on Tuesday

Local time

5:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

16 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

46m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 64% of the drive utilizing major interstates like I 95 and the Capital Beltway. You'll experience a significant stretch of 21.2 miles on I 95 without needing to exit, offering a consistent, fast-paced journey. The Baltimore Beltway also features prominently, contributing to the overall highway character. Expect conditions typical of these busy, high-speed roads, with multiple lanes and direct connections between them. The drive is designed for efficiency rather than scenic detours.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.2 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Capital Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Delaware Avenue.

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 15 decision points packed into just 32.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Delaware Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Baltimore Highlands, MD and Silver Spring, MD, road signs point toward Bethesda and College Park.

Bethesda

26.1 mi in | ~34m

College Park

26.1 mi in | ~34m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 32.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Silver Spring, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Delaware Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Silver Spring, MD before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Silver Spring, MD

Rock Hall, MD 91.5 mi · 2h 12m Brunswick, MD 52.4 mi · 1h 11m Carney, MD 46.1 mi · 1h 2m Chesapeake Beach, MD 42.6 mi · 1h 5m

More from Baltimore Highlands, MD

Frederick, MD 48.4 mi · 1h Bethesda, MD 37.4 mi · 54m

More trips to Silver Spring, MD

Berlin, MD 135.2 mi Aberdeen, MD 65.8 mi Rising Sun, MD 65.3 mi Bel Air, MD 61.6 mi South Bel Air, MD 61.2 mi Charlotte Hall, MD 52.7 mi
Escape planner: Baltimore Highlands, MD Scenic drives in MD

Explore more options from Baltimore Highlands, MD or browse trips ending in Silver Spring, MD.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MD road trips.