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Distance from Fort Stevens to Silver Spring

Driving Distance
2.2 mi 3.6 km
Flying Distance
1.8 mi 2.9 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Fort Stevens, District of Columbia to Silver Spring, Maryland is 2.2 mi (3.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 1.8 mi (2.9 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 0 min

The estimated travel time by road is 9 minutes

Traveling local streets, very short in a north direction. Average speeds around 20 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Fort Stevens
Place Fort Stevens
State/Province District of Columbia
Country US
Latitude 38.96436
Longitude -77.02917
GPS 38.96436° N, 77.02917° W
Local Time 11:48 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Silver Spring
Place Silver Spring
State/Province Maryland
Country US
Latitude 38.990666
Longitude -77.026088
GPS 38.990666° N, 77.026088° W
Local Time 11:48 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Fort Stevens, District of Columbia to Silver Spring, Maryland covers 2.2 mi (3.6 km) in a north direction. This local streets, very short route typically takes 9 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (1.9-2.4 miles / 3-4 km). The primary route shown here saves 2 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 20 mph (32 km/h).

Available Routes

Piney Branch Rd NW and Blair Rd NW
2.2 mi 9 minutes
Shortest
16th St NW and Alaska Ave NW
2.4 mi 9 minutes
Georgia Ave NW
1.9 mi 8 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.