How far is Kensington, MD from Highland Beach, MD?
The driving distance from Kensington, MD to Highland Beach, MD is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Kensington and Highland Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kensington and Highland Beach.
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Start on Banyon Avenue
123 m · 23 sec · Banyon Avenue
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Turn left onto Brentwood Avenue
101 m · 17 sec · Brentwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Kensington Avenue East
105 m · 18 sec · Kensington Avenue East
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Turn left onto Benfield Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Benfield Road
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Continue on Robinson Road
1 km · 1 min · Robinson Road
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Turn right onto Governor Ritchie Highway
7 mi · 10 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Continue on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
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Continue on Baltimore Boulevard
676 ft · 19 sec · Baltimore Boulevard
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Turn left onto King George Drive
150 m · 10 sec · King George Drive
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Continue on King George Street
1.3 km · 2 min · King George Street
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Turn right onto Randall Street
841 ft · 25 sec · Randall Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Compromise Street
33 m · 3 sec · Compromise Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Compromise Street
1391 ft · 28 sec · Compromise Street
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Continue on 6th Street
1559 ft · 35 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Bay Ridge Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Bay Ridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Bay Ridge Road
2771 ft · 1 min · Bay Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Arundel on the Bay Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Arundel on the Bay Road
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Turn left onto Bay Highlands Drive
2423 ft · 2 min · Bay Highlands Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Drive
88 m · 15 sec · Walnut Drive
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Turn right onto Douglass Avenue
679 ft · 30 sec · Douglass Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Douglass Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kensington and Highland Beach.
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.
Governor Ritchie Highway
Turn right onto Governor Ritchie Highway
7.04 mi · 00h 10m
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 Kensington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kensington to Highland Beach?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 7.8 miles from Kensington and 12.7 miles from Highland Beach.
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 8.4 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kensington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland Beach.
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 Kensington and Highland Beach. Straight-line distance: 12.2 mi (19.64 km).
#1 Kensington
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 2,448 |
| Coordinates | 39.0831700, -76.5799600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland Beach
Town in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 111 |
| Coordinates | 38.9303900, -76.4657900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Douglas Avenue (-76.465952, 38.930156)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
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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