How far is South Kensington, MD from Rockville, MD?
The driving distance from South Kensington, MD to Rockville, MD is about 9.3 miles (15 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Kensington and Rockville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Kensington and Rockville.
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Start on the route
45 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
152 m · 16 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Connecticut Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Frederick
1408 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 189: Falls Road
753 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 189 North: Falls Road, Rockville, Town Center
567 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Falls Road
132 m · 21 sec · Falls Road
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Turn left onto Great Falls Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Great Falls Road
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Continue on West Montgomery Avenue
1159 ft · 38 sec · West Montgomery Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
19 m · 2 sec · South Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Kensington and Rockville.
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.
I 270 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.58 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Rain Showers leaving South Kensington and Rain Showers near Rockville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Kensington to Rockville?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (15 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
North Bethesda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from South Kensington and 4.7 miles from Rockville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.35 one way or $2.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near North Bethesda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Bethesda.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Kensington and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 5.95 mi (9.58 km).
#1 South Kensington
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America
| Population | 8,462 |
| Coordinates | 39.0190000, -77.0799800 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockville
The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 69,512 |
| Coordinates | 39.0840000, -77.1527600 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
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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