How far is Kensington, MD from Silver Spring, MD?
The driving distance from Kensington, MD to Silver Spring, MD is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kensington and Silver Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kensington and Silver Spring.
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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
6.9 mi · 9 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 198: Fort Meade, Laurel
1629 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
79 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
579 ft · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Laurel Fort Meade Road
26 m · 2 sec · Laurel Fort Meade Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Laurel Fort Meade Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road
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Turn left onto MD 295: Washington
1656 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Powder Mill Road, Beltsville
1621 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Powder Mill Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Powder Mill Road
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Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 West: Silver Spring, Baltimore
1273 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
3134 ft · 41 sec · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Silver Spring
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colesville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
2287 ft · 59 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Georgia Avenue
28 m · 10 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kensington and Silver Spring.
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
6.87 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kensington and Rain Showers Likely near Silver Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kensington to Silver Spring?
The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Maryland City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Kensington and 21 miles from Silver Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kensington and Rain Showers Likely near Silver Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Maryland City
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 Maryland City.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kensington and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 24.78 mi (39.88 km).
#1 Kensington
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 2,448 |
| Coordinates | 39.0831700, -76.5799600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Silver Spring
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 71,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.9906700, -77.0260900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-77.026096, 38.9908)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.83 | $15.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Maryland · Apr 19, 2026
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