How far is Forest Heights, MD from Silver Spring, MD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Forest Heights and Silver Spring is 12.6 miles (20.28 km).
Flight distance from Forest Heights, MD to Silver Spring, MD is 12.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Forest Heights, Maryland to Silver Spring, Maryland is: 31.41 miles (50.54 km) by car.
Driving from Forest Heights to Silver Spring will take approximately 00 hours 40 minutes.
#1 Forest Heights
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 2558 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°48'34"N 76°59'53"W |
| Latitude | 38.8095600 |
| Longitude | -76.9980300 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Silver Spring is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Aquarium in Washington, D.C. and the Silver Spring International Film Festival.
| Population | 71452 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°59'26"N 77°1'34"W |
| Latitude | 38.9906700 |
| Longitude | -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Silver Spring: (-77.026096,38.9908)
Estimated Travel Time Between Forest Heights and Silver Spring
The distance between Forest Heights and Silver Spring is 51 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 33 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Forest Heights and Silver Spring. The current time is 05:04:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.2 liters (1.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest Heights and Silver Spring.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest Heights to Silver Spring is $3.73 (diesel $4.88).
Maryland gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.93 | $4.24 | $4.41 |
| Total | $3.73 | $4.35 | $4.7 | $4.88 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Maryland ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.364 (Diesel $4.407) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 14, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Forest Heights and Silver Spring (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Columbia, MD to Forest Heights 46 miles (74 km)
Driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Forest Heights 57.72 miles (93 km)
Driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Forest Heights 74.86 miles (120 km)
