How far is Annapolis, MD from West Laurel, MD?
The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to West Laurel, MD is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Annapolis and West Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and West Laurel.
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Start on School Street
42 m · 6 sec · School Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Church Circle
24 m · 2 sec · College Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto College Avenue
105 m · 7 sec · College Avenue
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Turn left onto Bladen Street
1489 ft · 41 sec · Bladen Street
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Continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
2017 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore
1 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Patuxent Freeway
14.7 mi · 20 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Washington
2084 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 198 East, MD 198 West: Laurel, Burtonsville
1334 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville
2473 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Sandy Spring Road
1488 ft · 32 sec · Sandy Spring Road
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Turn right onto Sweitzer Lane
1205 ft · 59 sec · Sweitzer Lane
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Turn left onto Bounds Avenue
66 m · 14 sec · Bounds Avenue
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Turn left onto Orly Lane
129 m · 20 sec · Orly Lane
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Turn right onto Malaya Place
102 m · 20 sec · Malaya Place
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Turn left onto Park Hall Drive West
643 ft · 33 sec · Park Hall Drive West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandy Street
60 m · 9 sec · Sandy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Annapolis and West 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.
Patuxent Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Patuxent Freeway
14.7 mi · 00h 20m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to West Laurel?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Odenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Annapolis and 16.5 miles from West Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Odenton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Odenton.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and West Laurel. Straight-line distance: 23.47 mi (37.77 km).
#1 Annapolis
City in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city
| Population | 39,524 |
| Coordinates | 38.9785900, -76.4918400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Laurel
Census designated place
| Population | 4,230 |
| Coordinates | 39.1012200, -76.8997000 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Laurel (-76.8997, 39.10122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.75 | $11.49 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.94 | $13.87 |
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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