Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kemp Mill, MD
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Kingsley, MD
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Kemp Mill to Kingsley is 24.3 miles and takes about 44 minutes via I-270 and Veirs Mill Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on well-maintained roads. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a short commute where you just need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Veirs Mill Road | 5.8 mi | 11m |
| Clarksburg Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| University Boulevard West | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| West Montgomery Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northwood Terrace | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Gateway Center Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~6,085 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~400 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 96 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Kemp Mill, MD and Kingsley, MD.
Start on Northwood Terrace
Continue on Conti Place
At end of road, turn left onto Hoyt Street
Turn left onto Arcola Avenue
Turn right onto MD 193
Turn right onto MD 586
Continue on MD 28
Continue on MD 28
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 270
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MD 121
Turn left onto MD 121
At end of road, turn right onto MD 121
Turn right onto Hyattstown Mill Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 21.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto Hoyt Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Arcola Avenue
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 270 toward I 270 North
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 121: Boyds, Clarksburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 121 North: Clarksburg, Little Bennett Regional Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.06 one way
$8.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| premium | $5.01 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Kemp Mill on Wednesday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Kingsley on Wednesday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a mixed driving experience with 47% of the route on highways. You'll encounter an 11.5-mile stretch on I-270, which should offer some consistent cruising. After that, the road transitions to surface streets like Veirs Mill Road and Clarksburg Road. This change means you'll likely notice a shift from faster highway speeds to more controlled traffic flow with potential intersections and varying speed limits.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Hoyt Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Hoyt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Arcola Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
557 ft
Total Descent
450 ft
Highest Point
653 ft
~22.5 mi in
Elevation Range
373 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kemp Mill, MD and Kingsley, MD, road signs point toward Clarksburg and Little Bennett Regional Park.
Clarksburg
Little Bennett Regional Park
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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