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Cities Near Silver Spring

Cities near Silver Spring, Maryland: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Washington, D.C., Rockville, Bowie. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Silver Spring, Maryland is Washington, D.C., about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 22 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Washington, D.C.7 mi / 11 km22 minDrive/railDay trip
Rockville9 mi / 15 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Bowie16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Reston17 mi / 27 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Germantown18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Columbia20 mi / 32 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Centreville24 mi / 39 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Glen Burnie25 mi / 40 km47 minDrive/railDay trip
Waldorf26 mi / 41 km50 minDrive/railDay trip
Dale City29 mi / 46 km56 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Silver Spring

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Washington, D.C., Rockville, Bowie, Reston, Germantown. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Silver Spring include Washington, D.C., Rockville, Bowie, Reston, Germantown. The closest is Washington, D.C., about 7 miles (11 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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