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 Brunswick, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
52.4 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
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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Brunswick, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Silver Spring to Brunswick, you can expect a manageable 52.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With an estimated fuel cost of just $9, it is an economical choice for a weekend getaway or a change of scenery within Maryland. You will be traveling entirely within the Northeast region, transitioning from the suburban density near the Capital Beltway toward the more relaxed atmosphere of Brunswick. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that prioritizes efficiency over complexity, making it an ideal candidate for a stress-free day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 31.8 mi | 40m |
| Jefferson National Pike | 8 mi | 9m |
| Capital Beltway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Petersville Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Georgia Avenue | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Jefferson Pike | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| I 70 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| I 70 Exit 5A | 0.3 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 Brunswick, 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 left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 70 West: Hagerstown
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 70
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 70
11
Take the exit onto I 70 Exit 5A
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 70 Exit 5A
Exit 52
Toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town, Leesburg
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town, Leesburg
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto US 15; US 340
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Jefferson National Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 340
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Jefferson National Pike
Toward US 340 West: Charles Town
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward MD 180: Petersville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
176 ft
·
5 sec
17
Turn left onto MD 180
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Jefferson Pike
18
Turn left onto MD 79
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Petersville Road
19
Enter roundabout onto MD 17
182 ft
·
6 sec
·
Petersville Road
20
Continue on MD 17
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Petersville Road
21
Enter roundabout onto Petersville Road
192 ft
·
3 sec
·
Petersville Road
22
Continue on Petersville Road
90 ft
·
10 sec
·
Petersville Road
23
Continue on Petersville Road
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
Petersville Road
24
Arrive at destination
Petersville Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 5.9 and 39.3 — 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
39 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
I 70 Exit 5A
Take the exit onto I 70 Exit 5A toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town, Leesburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 52
Toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town,...
8
39.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town, Leesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.69 one way
$17.37 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.51 | $19.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Brunswick, MD
Night in Brunswick on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Germantown, MD
26 mi in
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
6 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 11m 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 defined by its reliance on major thoroughfares, with approximately 62% of your drive spent on highways. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating I-270, which features your longest uninterrupted stretch of 31.8 miles. The character of the road shifts as you transition from the heavy traffic patterns of the Capital Beltway onto the Jefferson National Pike. Expect a high-speed, interstate-heavy experience that favors consistency over winding local backroads. Because the drive is dominated by these primary arteries, you can anticipate a steady, predictable pace for the duration of your trip.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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 Jefferson National Pike. 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.4 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
573 ft
219 ft
Total Climb
683 ft
Total Descent
746 ft
Highest Point
573 ft
~44.9 mi in
Elevation Range
354 ft
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.
Between Silver Spring, MD and Brunswick, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Leesburg.
Baltimore
37.7 mi in
|
~50m
Leesburg
39 mi in
|
~52m
|
via I 70 Exit 5A
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). 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 Brunswick, 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 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (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 Brunswick, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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