How far is District Heights, MD from Laurel, MD?
The driving distance from District Heights, MD to Laurel, MD is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between District Heights and Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between District Heights and Laurel.
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Start on Gateway Boulevard
1001 ft · 28 sec · Gateway Boulevard
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Turn right
52 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Mason Street
637 ft · 26 sec · Mason Street
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Turn left onto Kipling Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Kipling Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ritchie Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ritchie Road
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Turn right onto Ritchie Spur Road
1531 ft · 43 sec · Ritchie Spur Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Walker Mill Road
89 m · 7 sec · Walker Mill Road
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Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road
549 ft · 11 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road
97 m · 5 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road
41 m · 2 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
1594 ft · 27 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 95 North, I 495 North
87 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 95 North, I 495 North
2187 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
8.3 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway
1285 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
1100 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4.7 mi · 6 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 District Heights 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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
8.33 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Rain Showers leaving District Heights 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 District Heights to Laurel?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
New Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from District Heights and 12.2 miles from Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around District Heights and Rain Showers near Laurel.
Stop Ideas Near New Carrollton
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 New Carrollton.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between District Heights and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 16.85 mi (27.11 km).
#1 District Heights
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,979 |
| Coordinates | 38.8576100, -76.8894200 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 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 | $4.24 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $3.87 | $7.75 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $4.12 | $8.23 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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