How far is Kensington, MD from Oakland, MD?
The driving distance from Kensington, MD to Oakland, MD is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kensington and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kensington and Oakland.
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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
5.3 mi · 7 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 South, US 301 South, US 50 West: Annapolis, Washington
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
2686 ft · 42 sec · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 South: Parole, Prince Frederick, Jennifer Road
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 2 South, MD 450: Parole, Prince Frederick
1145 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Solomons Island Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Solomons Island Road
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Muddy Creek Road
8.1 mi · 13 min · Muddy Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Muddy Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kensington and Oakland.
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.
Muddy Creek Road
Turn right onto Muddy Creek Road
8.08 mi · 00h 13m
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 Rain Showers near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kensington to Oakland?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Parole is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Kensington and 15.3 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kensington and Rain Showers near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Parole
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Annapolis City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parole.
Kent Island, MD
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kensington and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 18.68 mi (30.06 km).
#1 Kensington
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 2,448 |
| Coordinates | 39.0831700, -76.5799600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakland
Town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,803 |
| Coordinates | 38.8142800, -76.5438500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Muddy Creek Road (-76.543903, 38.815037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.86 | $11.72 |
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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