How far is Kensington, MD from Redland, MD?
The driving distance from Kensington, MD to Redland, MD is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kensington and Redland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kensington and Redland.
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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 right onto Benfield Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Benfield Road
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Turn left onto Laurel Drive
30 m · 3 sec · Laurel Drive
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Turn right onto West Benfield Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Benfield Road
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Turn left onto Veterans Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Highway
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Turn right onto Maryland 3 Service Road
148 m · 14 sec · Maryland 3 Service Road
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Turn left onto Jabez Run
989 ft · 17 sec · Jabez Run
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Take the ramp straight toward Bowie, Fort Meade
685 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Robert Crain Highway
61 m · 3 sec · Robert Crain Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 32 West: Odenton, Fort Meade
1.2 km · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
13.2 mi · 18 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Washington
2084 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
9.5 mi · 12 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton
1708 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton
2642 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Norbeck Road
1148 ft · 24 sec · Norbeck Road
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Turn right onto Muncaster Mill Road
4.5 mi · 9 min · Muncaster Mill Road
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Turn left onto Redland Road
29 m · 2 sec · Redland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Redland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kensington and Redland.
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.
Patuxent Freeway
Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
13.2 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Kensington and Mostly Sunny near Redland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kensington to Redland?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Kensington and 24.3 miles from Redland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.31 one way or $12.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kensington and Mostly Sunny near Redland.
Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
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 North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kensington and Redland. Straight-line distance: 30.55 mi (49.16 km).
#1 Kensington
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 2,448 |
| Coordinates | 39.0831700, -76.5799600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Redland
A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland.
| Population | 147,010 |
| Coordinates | 39.1453900, -77.1441500 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redland Road (-77.144135, 39.145384)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $3.94 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $7.81 | $15.62 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
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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