How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Silver Spring, MD?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Gaithersburg and Silver Spring is 14.14 miles (22.75 km).

Flight distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Silver Spring, MD is 14.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Gaithersburg, Maryland to Silver Spring, Maryland is: 17.62 miles (28.36 km) by car.

Driving from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring will take approximately 00 hours 27 minutes.

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#1 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Gaithersburg is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Gaithersburg Arts and Entertainment District and the Gaithersburg Metro Station.

Population 67741
GPS Coordinates 39°8'36"N 77°12'5"W
Latitude 39.1434400
Longitude -77.2013700
Altitude 153
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Gaithersburg and Silver Spring

The distance between Gaithersburg and Silver Spring is 28 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 18 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 Gaithersburg and Silver Spring. The current time is 02:35:06.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.35 liters (0.62 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gaithersburg and Silver Spring.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring is $2.09 (diesel $2.74).

Maryland gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.93 $4.24 $4.41
Total $2.09 $2.44 $2.64 $2.74

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gaithersburg 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.

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