How far is Chillum, MD from Laurel, MD?

The driving distance from Chillum, MD to Laurel, MD is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
15.11 mi
00h 26m
Flight
12.09 mi
19.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.09 mi
Kilometers
19.46 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.11 mi
Kilometers
24.31 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laurel
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in Chillum
Sun, Apr 19, 8:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chillum
2026-04-19T07:34
Arrive Laurel
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chillum
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Calverton
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Chillum
7.6 mi
00h 13m
To Laurel
7.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
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 Chillum and Laurel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chillum and Laurel.

  1. 1

    Start on Riggs Road

    2010 ft · 40 sec · Riggs Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue Northeast

    2113 ft · 1 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue

    3.8 mi · 7 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring, Baltimore, College Park

    798 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    2469 ft · 32 sec · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore, New York

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll, MD 198: Konterra Drive

    2393 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 200 Toll West, MD 198

    1739 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive

    2986 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 198 East: Laurel

    1.6 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Sandy Spring Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sandy Spring Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Gorman Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Gorman Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    118 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    58 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Talbott Avenue

    33 m · 3 sec · Talbott Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    26 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chillum 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
139.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
4.49 mi · 30%
New Hampshire Avenue
3.77 mi · 25%
MD 198
1.51 mi · 10%
Gorman Avenue
1.02 mi · 7%
MD 198 East
0.97 mi · 6%
Sandy Spring Road
0.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New Hampshire Avenue

Turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue

3.77 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calverton
00h 13m from Chillum
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Chillum 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 Chillum to Laurel?

The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Calverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Chillum and 7.5 miles from Laurel.

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

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Chillum and Rain Showers near Laurel.

Stop Ideas Near Calverton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Calverton and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.5 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 3.2 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Calverton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

18 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

19 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chillum and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 12.09 mi (19.46 km).

Chillum

#1 Chillum

Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population33,513
Coordinates38.9637200, -76.9908100
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Laurel

#2 Laurel

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

Population25,548
Coordinates39.0992800, -76.8483100
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Riggs Road (-76.990832, 38.963738)
End: (-76.848313, 39.099308)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.02 L · about $2.17
Round trip
$4.33
1.06 gal · 4.04 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.17 $4.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.44 $4.87
Premium $4.95 $2.63 $5.25
Diesel $5.98 $3.17 $6.34

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 Chillum and Laurel. The current time is 07:34:55.

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.