How far is Essex, MD from Laurel, MD?
The driving distance from Essex, MD to Laurel, MD is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Laurel.
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Start on the route
109 m · 32 sec
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Turn left
56 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Eastern Boulevard
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Continue on Eastern Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Eastern Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Washington
1750 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
20.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 216 East: Laurel
2039 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gorman Avenue
2537 ft · 50 sec · Gorman Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
118 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn slight left
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight left onto Talbott Avenue
33 m · 3 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 Essex 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.
I 95 South
Keep slight right
20.6 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Essex and Partly Cloudy near Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex to Laurel?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Arbutus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Essex and 13.7 miles from Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Essex and Partly Cloudy near Laurel.
Stop Ideas Near Arbutus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arbutus.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 24.7 mi (39.75 km).
#1 Essex
This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet.
| Population | 1,832,752 |
| Coordinates | 39.3092700, -76.4749600 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.20 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $4.87 | $9.73 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
| Diesel | $6.23 | $6.29 | $12.57 |
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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