Origin
Silver Spring, MD
Night in Silver Spring on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver Spring, MD to Bartonsville, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
42 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Bartonsville, MD
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Trip Overview
Silver Spring, MD to Bartonsville, MD is 42 miles and takes about 57 minutes via I 270 and Capital Beltway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, traversing the Northeast region for its entirety. It's a relatively short drive, primarily on major highways, making it a straightforward commute or a quick hop between destinations. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover a moderate distance without complex navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 31.8 mi | 40m |
| Capital Beltway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| I 70 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Georgia Avenue | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Old National Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bartonsville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hines Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 31.8 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring, MD and Bartonsville, MD.
1
Start on this road
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
3
Merge onto US 29
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Georgia Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia
5
Merge onto I 495
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 270
Exit 35
Toward I 270 North: Frederick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
28 mi
·
35 min
·
I 270
Toward I 270 North
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 32
Toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 70; US 40
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 70; US 40
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 56
Toward MD 144: East Patrick Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto MD 144
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old National Pike
13
Turn right onto Bartonsville Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Bartonsville Road
14
Turn right onto Hines Road
99 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hines Road
15
Arrive at destination
Hines Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 miles from Silver Spring, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 5.9 and 40.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 270
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North: Frederick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35
Toward I 270 North: Frederick
7
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 270
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 270 North
8
37.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
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 32
Toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
8
38.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Baltimore
7
40.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward MD 144: East Patrick Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 56
Toward MD 144: East Patrick Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.96 one way
$13.93 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.27 | $18.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Bartonsville, MD
Night in Bartonsville on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
57m 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 is largely a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the journey utilizing major interstates. You'll spend most of your time on I 270 and the Capital Beltway, experiencing a consistent flow of traffic typical of these busy corridors. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 31.8 miles on I 270, offering a period of steady driving. Expect the character of the road to remain consistent, emphasizing speed and directness over scenic detours.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.8 mi on I 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 270 and Capital Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in near I 270.
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 13 decision points packed into just 42 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Silver Spring, MD to Bartonsville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
Baltimore
37.7 mi in
|
~50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 42 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.8 miles on I 270. 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 Bartonsville, 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 5.9 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (5 total within detour distance). 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 Bartonsville, 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.
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