Origin
Silver Spring, MD
Late night in Silver Spring on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver Spring, MD to Highland, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Highland, MD
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Trip Overview
This 16.8-mile drive from Silver Spring, MD to Highland, MD is a straightforward local journey that can easily be completed in about 29 minutes. With no highway driving, it's a turn-heavy route perfect for a single day trip, requiring no overnight stays. Budget around $3 for fuel for this short excursion. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the scenery consistent throughout. This route is ideal for a quick errand or a short scenic drive without the commitment of a longer road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Avenue | 8.3 mi | 13m |
| Colesville Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Ashton Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Clarksville Pike | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Columbia Pike | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Scaggsville Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Hampshire Avenue
— 8.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring, MD and Highland, 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
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Colesville Road
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on US 29
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Columbia Pike
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward MD 650 North: Ashton
Use the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto MD 650
8.3 mi
·
13 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
8
Turn right onto MD 108
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashton Road
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on MD 108
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Clarksville Pike
10
Turn right onto MD 216
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
Scaggsville Road
11
Arrive at destination
MD 216
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.9 — 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
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 29 / Georgia Avenue
Merge onto US 29 / Georgia Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 29 / Colesville Road
Turn right onto US 29 / Colesville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward MD 650 North: Ashton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MD 650 North: Ashton
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
MD 108 / Ashton Road
Turn right onto MD 108 / Ashton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.79 one way
$5.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Highland, MD
Late night in Highland on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
2 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
29m 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 local driving experience on this route, characterized by frequent turns and surface streets. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating through neighborhoods and local thoroughfares for the entire 16.8 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.3 miles along New Hampshire Avenue. This drive offers a consistent local feel, so you won't experience the dramatic shifts in road type often found on longer highway journeys. It's a drive that keeps you engaged with regular navigation.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on New Hampshire Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 29 / Georgia Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 0.4 miles (US 29 / Colesville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on New Hampshire Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (US 29 / Georgia Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 0.4 miles (US 29 / Colesville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Highland, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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