How far is Kensington, MD from Bethesda, MD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Kensington and Bethesda is 3.36 miles (5.41 km).
Flight distance from Kensington, MD to Bethesda, MD is 3.36 miles. Estimated flight time is .
Driving distance
The driving distance from Kensington, Maryland to Bethesda, Maryland is: 4.73 miles (7.62 km) by car.
Driving from Kensington to Bethesda will take approximately 00 hours 14 minutes.
#1 Kensington
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 2330 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°1'32"N 77°4'35"W |
| Latitude | 39.0256700 |
| Longitude | -77.0763700 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethesda
A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Bethesda is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Institutes of Health and the Bethesda Naval Hospital.
| Population | 62448 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°58'50"N 77°6'1"W |
| Latitude | 38.9806700 |
| Longitude | -77.1002600 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Bethesda: (-77.100214,38.980669)
Estimated Travel Time Between Kensington and Bethesda
The distance between Kensington and Bethesda is 8 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 05 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Kensington and Bethesda. The current time is 04:50:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 05 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 04 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 03 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.63 liters (0.17 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Kensington and Bethesda.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Kensington to Bethesda is $0.56 (diesel $0.74).
Maryland gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.93 | $4.24 | $4.41 |
| Total | $0.56 | $0.66 | $0.71 | $0.74 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Maryland ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.364 (Diesel $4.407) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Kensington and Bethesda (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Columbia, MD to Kensington 32.68 miles (53 km)
Driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Kensington 36.46 miles (59 km)
Driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Kensington 65.67 miles (106 km)
