How far is Cheverly, MD from Laurel, MD?
The driving distance from Cheverly, MD to Laurel, MD is about 14 miles (22.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheverly and Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheverly and Laurel.
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Start on Lake Avenue
570 ft · 25 sec · Lake Avenue
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Continue on Kilmer Street
874 ft · 44 sec · Kilmer Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cheverly Avenue
1705 ft · 1 min · Cheverly Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Landover Road
157 m · 21 sec · Landover Road
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Turn left
642 ft · 13 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore Washington International Marshall Airport
541 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
9.4 mi · 13 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 197: Laurel, Bowie
604 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 197: Laurel
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Laurel Bowie Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Laurel Bowie Road
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Turn left onto Fort Meade Road
1549 ft · 45 sec · Fort Meade Road
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Continue on Talbott Avenue
807 ft · 23 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 Cheverly 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.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
9.36 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Cheverly 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 Cheverly to Laurel?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Greenbelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Cheverly and 7 miles from Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cheverly and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Laurel.
Stop Ideas Near Greenbelt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenbelt.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheverly and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 12.37 mi (19.9 km).
#1 Cheverly
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 6,417 |
| Coordinates | 38.9281700, -76.9158100 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
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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