How far is Chesapeake Beach, MD from Laurel, MD?

The driving distance from Chesapeake Beach, MD to Laurel, MD is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.35 mi
00h 56m
Flight
33.15 mi
53.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.15 mi
Kilometers
53.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.35 mi
Kilometers
69.77 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laurel
Sun, Apr 19, 6:55 AM EDT
Return by in Chesapeake Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesapeake Beach
2026-04-19T05:58
Arrive Laurel
Sun, Apr 19, 6:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesapeake Beach
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Queen Anne
MD

City in Maryland, United States of America

From Chesapeake Beach
19.7 mi
00h 28m
To Laurel
23.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chesapeake Beach and Laurel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake Beach and Laurel.

  1. 1

    Start on C Street

    17 m · 11 sec · C Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    146 m · 30 sec · 17th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bayside Road

    1 km · 2 min · Bayside Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Chesapeake Beach Road

    8.4 mi · 14 min · East Chesapeake Beach Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Maryland 4, Prince Frederick, Washington

    1122 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Southern Maryland Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301 North: Baltimore

    1781 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Crain Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Crain Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South East Crain Highway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · South East Crain Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward MD 197 North

    809 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Collington Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Collington Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Laurel Bowie Road

    11.5 mi · 18 min · Laurel Bowie Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fort Meade Road

    1549 ft · 45 sec · Fort Meade Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Talbott Avenue

    807 ft · 23 sec · Talbott Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    26 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesapeake Beach and Laurel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Laurel Bowie Road
11.5 mi · 27%
East Chesapeake Beach Road
8.39 mi · 19%
South East Crain Highway
7.36 mi · 17%
Stephanie Roper Highway
4 mi · 9%
Collington Road
3.06 mi · 7%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
1.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Laurel Bowie Road

Continue on Laurel Bowie Road

11.5 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Queen Anne
00h 28m from Chesapeake Beach
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Chesapeake Beach and Rain Showers near Laurel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chesapeake Beach to Laurel?

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Queen Anne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Chesapeake Beach and 23.6 miles from Laurel.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Chesapeake Beach and Rain Showers near Laurel.

Stop Ideas Near Queen Anne

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Queen Anne, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Queen Anne.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

17 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

28 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

32 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Union Station

35 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake Beach and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 33.15 mi (53.35 km).

Chesapeake Beach

#1 Chesapeake Beach

Town of the United States

Population6,066
Coordinates38.6862300, -76.5346800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Laurel

#2 Laurel

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population25,548
Coordinates39.0992800, -76.8483100
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: C Street (-76.534692, 38.686229)
End: (-76.848313, 39.099308)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.79 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.50
3.06 gal · 11.58 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.25 $12.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.04 $14.07
Premium $4.95 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $5.98 $9.15 $18.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesapeake Beach and Laurel. The current time is 05:58:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.