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 Travilah, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 27m
★
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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Travilah, MD
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Trip Overview
This short, 17.4-mile drive from Silver Spring, MD to Travilah, MD takes approximately 28 minutes and is best suited for a single day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Northeast region of Maryland. The drive primarily utilizes local roads, with a portion on I-270 and the Capital Beltway, making it a practical option for a quick local excursion. No overnight stays are necessary for this brief trip, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| I 270 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Capital Beltway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Georgia Avenue | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Montrose Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Falls Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Travilah Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Glen Road
— 4.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring, MD and Travilah, 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
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 270
Toward I 270 North
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Montrose Road West
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto Montrose Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Montrose Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
At end of road, turn left onto MD 189
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Falls Road
11
Turn right onto Glen Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Glen Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto Glen Road
194 ft
·
9 sec
·
Glen Road
13
Continue on Glen Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Glen Road
14
Turn right onto Travilah Road
99 ft
·
1 sec
·
Travilah Road
15
Arrive at destination
Travilah Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.1 — 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
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge onto I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
7
10.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Montrose Road West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward Montrose Road West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 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 | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
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
Travilah, MD
Late night in Travilah on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 most of this 17.4-mile route. While 24% of the journey involves highway driving on I-270 and the Capital Beltway, the majority of your time will be spent navigating local streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.7 miles on Glen Road, indicating frequent intersections and traffic lights. This road profile suggests a need for constant attention, with the character of the drive shifting between faster highway segments and more intricate local road navigation.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Glen Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 17.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Travilah, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Montrose Road West along the way.
Montrose Road West
10.1 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Glen Road. 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 Travilah, 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 2 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Travilah, 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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