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 Spencerville, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Spencerville, MD
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Trip Overview
This short 11.4-mile drive from Silver Spring, MD, to Spencerville, MD, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 20 minutes. You'll primarily navigate along New Hampshire Avenue, Colesville Road, and Columbia Pike, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $2, making it an economical option for local travel. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick errand, a short excursion, or as part of a larger journey within the Northeast region. The journey offers a straightforward local experience without the need for an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Avenue | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Colesville Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Columbia Pike | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Spencerville Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Good Hope Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Hampshire Avenue
— 5.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring, MD and Spencerville, 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
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
8
Turn right onto MD 198
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Spencerville Road
9
Turn right onto Good Hope Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Good Hope Road
10
Arrive at destination
Good Hope Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.1 — 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
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Good Hope Road
Turn right onto Good Hope Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Spencerville, MD
Late night in Spencerville 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
20m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 11.4-mile trip, characterized by its urban and suburban setting rather than open highway. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire duration. The longest stretch without a significant turn or intersection is 5.8 miles along New Hampshire Avenue. This route will feel like a familiar neighborhood drive, with frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you navigate through residential and commercial areas. The road's personality is that of a typical local route connecting two Maryland communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on New Hampshire Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 5 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 20m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 5.8 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 Spencerville, 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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