Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland
Ashton-Sandy Spring is a community of 5,630 people in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Why visit Ashton-Sandy Spring
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 11 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Olney Theatre Center, Olney Theatre Center for the Arts, Sandy Spring Museum and Brookeville Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Ashton-Sandy Spring
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ashton-Sandy Spring
Ashton-Sandy Spring is a census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. The CDP is designated to include the two unincorporated communities of Ashton and Sandy Spring, as well as the smaller community of Brinklow. It had a population of 5,746 as of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Olney Theatre Center for the Arts
Cinema and theater · 2.5 mi
Arts center in Olney, Maryland, United States
Museums and landmarks8
Sandy Spring Museum
Museum · 1.2 mi
501(c)(3) nonprofit history museum in Maryland, U.S.
17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring
Su 12:00-16:00; Mo, We, Fr 10:00-16:00
Brookeville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
United States National Register Historic District in the town of Brookeville, Maryland
Brookeville Woolen Mill and House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic district in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Clifton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic home located at Ednor, Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Montrose
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic home located at Clarksville, Howard County, Maryland, United States
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National Capital Trolley Museum
Museum · 4.0 mi
A nonprofit organization that operates historic trolleys (or trams) for the public on a regular schedule
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Christie Estates Playground
Playground · 2.9 mi
Playground with swings and a slide.
18615 Fiddleleaf Terrace
Restaurants and cafes11
Bear Brick Oven Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich, Salad · 2.7 mi
15410 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring
Mo-We 15:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 11:30-20:00
El Andariego
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
5 Olney Sandy Spring Road, Ashton
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 2.7 mi
15509 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring
Mo-Sa 04:00-21:00; Su 05:00-21:00
Churches and places of worship23
Sandy Spring Friends Meetinghouse
Church · Quaker · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Washington, D.C.
Church · Orthodox · 2.3 mi
721 Norwood Road, Silver Spring
Crossway Christian Church
Church · Methodist · 2.7 mi
2100 Spencerville Road, Spencerville
Heritage Christian Church
Church · Disciples Of Christ · 2.9 mi
15250 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.1 mi
16825 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring
Round Oak Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.6 mi
15812 Good Hope Road, Silver Spring
Saint Andrew Kim Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 2.8 mi
17615 Old Baltimore Road, Olney
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.8 mi
17700 Old Baltimore Road, Olney
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Healthcare1
Map of Ashton-Sandy Spring
106 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 26°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 35°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 45°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 76°F | 55°F | 4.4 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 68°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 61°F | 4.7 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 50°F | 4.4 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 39°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 31°F | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Laurel 3 W Hcn (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Montgomery County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Cloverly 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Olney 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Burtonsville 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Fairland 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Colesville 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Aspen Hill 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Glenmont 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Scaggsville 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Calverton 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Wheaton 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2006 11 10 - 108@Brooke - EB 3, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Sandy Spring Meetinghouse 1936, John O. Brostrup, Public domain
- Brookeville Woolen Mill and House 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Montrose Clarksville MD Jan 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Clifton Ednor MD Jan 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Brookeville Historic District 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Second Fort Snelling Bridge, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Nationalcapitaltrolleymuseum4603, Frank Hicks, Wheaton Maryland, Public domain
- St andrew cathedral ss, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Olney Theatre Interior (8434857046), Ryan Crierie from USA, CC BY 2.0
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