How far is Aberdeen, MD from Laurel, MD?
The driving distance from Aberdeen, MD to Laurel, MD is about 53 miles (85.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Laurel.
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Start on West Bel Air Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Bel Air Avenue
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Turn right onto Beards Hill Road
1289 ft · 28 sec · Beards Hill Road
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Turn left onto Aberdeen Thruway
2389 ft · 42 sec · Aberdeen Thruway
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Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Baltimore
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
16.1 mi · 19 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
6 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 216 East: Laurel
2039 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gorman Avenue
2537 ft · 50 sec · Gorman Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
118 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn slight left
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight left onto Talbott Avenue
33 m · 3 sec · Talbott Avenue
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Turn left
26 m · 2 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 Aberdeen and Laurel.
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.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
16.1 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Aberdeen and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Laurel?
The road trip is about 53 miles (85.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Rosedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Aberdeen and 26 miles from Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Aberdeen and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Laurel.
Stop Ideas Near Rosedale
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 Rosedale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 46.28 mi (74.48 km).
#1 Aberdeen
City in Harford County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 15,964 |
| Coordinates | 39.5095600, -76.1641200 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laurel
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 25,548 |
| Coordinates | 39.0992800, -76.8483100 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.848313, 39.099308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.26 | $18.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.18 | $22.37 |
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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