How far is Highland Beach, MD from Kensington, MD?
The driving distance from Highland Beach, MD to Kensington, MD is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Beach and Kensington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Beach and Kensington.
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Start on Douglass Avenue
679 ft · 35 sec · Douglass Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Drive
88 m · 13 sec · Walnut Drive
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Turn right onto Bay Highlands Drive
2423 ft · 2 min · Bay Highlands Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Arundel on the Bay Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Arundel on the Bay Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bay Ridge Road
2771 ft · 1 min · Bay Ridge Road
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Continue on Forest Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Forest Drive
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Turn slight right onto Spa Road
1.6 km · 3 min · Spa Road
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Continue on Spa Road
50 m · 3 sec · Spa Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westgate Circle
63 m · 4 sec · Taylor Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Taylor Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Taylor Avenue
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Turn left onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 East: Bay Bridge
1871 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North, MD 450 South: Baltimore, Naval Academy
994 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 2 North: Baltimore
5.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Robinson Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Robinson Road
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Continue on Benfield Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Benfield Road
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Turn right onto Kensington Avenue East
105 m · 20 sec · Kensington Avenue East
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Turn left onto Brentwood Avenue
101 m · 17 sec · Brentwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Banyon Avenue
123 m · 18 sec · Banyon Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Banyon Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Beach and Kensington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
MD 2 North
Keep slight left to continue on MD 2 North: Baltimore
5.71 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Highland Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kensington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland Beach to Kensington?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Annapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Highland Beach and 8 miles from Kensington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Highland Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kensington.
Stop Ideas Near Annapolis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Annapolis.
Kent Island, MD
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Beach and Kensington. Straight-line distance: 12.2 mi (19.64 km).
#1 Highland Beach
Town in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 111 |
| Coordinates | 38.9303900, -76.4657900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kensington
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 2,448 |
| Coordinates | 39.0831700, -76.5799600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kensington (-76.57996, 39.08317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.82 | $5.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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