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Distance from Georgetown University to Kensington Heights

Driving Distance
16.8 mi 27 km
Flying Distance
8.7 mi 13.9 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Georgetown University, District of Columbia to Kensington Heights, Maryland is 16.8 mi (27 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 8.7 mi (13.9 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 28 minutes

Traveling local streets, short in a north direction. Average speeds around 20 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Georgetown University
Place Georgetown University
State/Province District of Columbia
Country US
Latitude 38.907609
Longitude -77.072259
GPS 38.907609° N, 77.072259° W
Local Time 11:12 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Kensington Heights
State/Province Maryland
Country US
Latitude 39.032887
Longitude -77.063867
GPS 39.032887° N, 77.063867° W
Local Time 11:12 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Georgetown University, District of Columbia to Kensington Heights, Maryland covers 16.8 mi (27 km) in a north direction. This local streets, short route typically takes 28 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (10.6-20.4 miles / 17-33 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 20 mph (32 km/h).

Available Routes

I-495 N
16.8 mi 28 minutes
Shortest Fastest
George Washington Mem Pkwy and I-495 N
20.4 mi 32 minutes
Connecticut Ave
10.6 mi 34 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.