Origin
Silver Spring, MD
Late night in Silver Spring on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver Spring, MD to Rossmoor, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Rossmoor, MD
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Silver Spring, MD to Rossmoor, MD is 9.5 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Georgia Avenue and Connecticut Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Maryland. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it a straightforward option for a quick journey. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, offering minimal travel time between two points in close proximity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Avenue | 4.6 mi | 10m |
| Connecticut Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Veirs Mill Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| North Leisure World Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pennfield Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Leisure World Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Vantage Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rossmoor Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Georgia Avenue
— 4.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring, MD and Rossmoor, MD.
1
Start on this road
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
3
Merge onto US 29
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Georgia Avenue
4
Turn slight left onto MD 586
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Veirs Mill Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto MD 185
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Connecticut Avenue
6
Turn left onto MD 97
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Georgia Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight right
270 ft
·
9 sec
8
Turn straight onto Rossmoor Boulevard
133 ft
·
5 sec
·
Rossmoor Boulevard
9
Turn right onto Pennfield Circle
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pennfield Circle
10
At end of road, turn left onto Pennfield Circle
288 ft
·
12 sec
·
Pennfield Circle
11
At end of road, turn left onto South Leisure World Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Leisure World Boulevard
12
Continue on North Leisure World Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Leisure World Boulevard
13
Turn right onto Vantage Hill Road
377 ft
·
16 sec
·
Vantage Hill Road
14
Arrive at destination
Vantage Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.4 — 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
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Turn left onto MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Pennfield Circle
At end of road, turn left onto Pennfield Circle
Navigation decision point
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Vantage Hill Road
Turn right onto Vantage Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.57 one way
$3.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Rossmoor, MD
Late night in Rossmoor on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
21m 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 characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive' with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate through a series of local roads, primarily along Georgia Avenue and Connecticut Avenue, with Veirs Mill Road also in the mix. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles on Georgia Avenue. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in direction as you make your way through suburban Maryland.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on Georgia 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 21m drive. You will face about 9 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 7.5 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 4.6 miles on Georgia 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 7.5 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rossmoor, 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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