Beaches Near Silver Spring, MD

Silver Spring is close enough to the Bay that skipping Ocean City traffic is the smart move. Under 90 minutes puts you at multiple Western Shore beaches with less crowd and better parking.

Drive times are estimates

Mileage is straight-line distance from the center of Silver Spring. Real drive times depend on Bay Bridge traffic, seasonal congestion, and your starting point inside the metro. For summer weekends, assume 20-40 minutes longer than posted times here, especially for beaches east of the Bay Bridge.