Origin
Silver Spring, MD
Late night in Silver Spring on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver Spring, MD to Gambrills, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 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
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Gambrills, MD
Joachim Hoholm
Trip Overview
This 27.3-mile drive from Silver Spring, MD to Gambrills, MD is a quick trip, clocking in at just 41 minutes. It's easily manageable as a single-day excursion, so no overnight stays are needed. You'll primarily navigate on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and the Capital Beltway, with a portion on Annapolis Road. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, this is an economical option for a short journey. The route offers a mixed driving experience, making it a straightforward commute rather than a destination in itself. Both your origin and destination are located within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Capital Beltway | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Annapolis Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Laurel Fort Meade Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Patuxent Freeway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Colesville Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Maple Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 8.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring, MD and Gambrills, MD.
1
Start on this road
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
3
Merge onto US 29
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 29
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Colesville Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 495 East: College Park
6
Merge onto I 495
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 22A
Toward MD 295: North Baltimore
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward MD 198 East: Fort Meade
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto MD 198
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Laurel Fort Meade Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward MD 32 East: Odenton
12
Merge onto MD 32
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 6
Toward MD 175: Odenton, Fort Meade
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward MD 175 East: Odenton
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto MD 175
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Annapolis Road
16
Enter roundabout onto MD 175
185 ft
·
3 sec
·
Annapolis Road
17
Continue on MD 175
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Annapolis Road
18
Turn left onto Gambrills Road
475 ft
·
15 sec
·
Gambrills Road
19
Turn right onto Maple Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Maple Road
20
Arrive at destination
Maple Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
7
10 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward MD 295: North Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 22A
Toward MD 295: North Baltimore
6
18.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward MD 198 East: Fort Meade
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 198 East: Fort Meade
8
23.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward MD 175: Odenton, Fort Meade
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 6
Toward MD 175: Odenton, Fort Meade
7
23.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 175 East: Odenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 175 East: Odenton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.53 one way
$9.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.29 | $10.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Gambrills, MD
Late night in Gambrills on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
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
41m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 37% of it being highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.5 miles on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, offering a period of consistent speed. As you transition between the major parkways and the Capital Beltway, you’ll experience varying traffic conditions and speed limits. This blend of faster highway segments and potentially more stop-and-go traffic as you approach your destination defines the character of this drive.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 27.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 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.
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 Gambrills, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Meade along the way.
Fort Meade
23.5 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. 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 Gambrills, 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 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 Gambrills, 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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