How far is Baltimore, MD from South Laurel, MD?
The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to South Laurel, MD is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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.
City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baltimore and South Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore and South Laurel.
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Start on East Fayette Street
1216 ft · 39 sec · East Fayette Street
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Continue on West Fayette Street
2068 ft · 1 min · West Fayette Street
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Turn left onto North Greene Street
1919 ft · 47 sec · North Greene Street
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Continue on Russell Street
1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
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Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
18.8 mi · 26 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 197 North
1180 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 197 North: Laurel
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Laurel Bowie Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Laurel Bowie Road
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Turn left onto Contee Road
846 ft · 31 sec · Contee Road
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Turn left onto Deerfield Road
1237 ft · 58 sec · Deerfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltimore and South 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.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
18.8 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Cloudy leaving Baltimore and Mostly Cloudy near South Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to South Laurel?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
West Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Baltimore and 11.2 miles from South Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Baltimore and Mostly Cloudy near South Laurel.
Stop Ideas Near West Elkridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Elkridge.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and South Laurel. Straight-line distance: 19.87 mi (31.98 km).
#1 Baltimore
The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.
| Population | 586,131 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903800, -76.6121900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Laurel
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 26,112 |
| Coordinates | 39.0698300, -76.8502500 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Laurel (-76.85025, 39.06983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.63 | $7.27 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
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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