How far is Hagerstown, MD from Laurel, MD?
The driving distance from Hagerstown, MD to Laurel, MD is about 73.9 miles (119 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hagerstown and Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hagerstown and Laurel.
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Start on East Washington Street
2130 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on Dual Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Frederick
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
43.8 mi · 47 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue straight
4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 32: Sykesville, Clarksville
1927 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
1059 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sykesville Road
8.1 mi · 11 min · Sykesville Road
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Continue on Patuxent Freeway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington
3124 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 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 Hagerstown and Laurel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
43.8 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hagerstown and Sunny near Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hagerstown to Laurel?
The road trip is about 73.9 miles (119 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Hagerstown and 37 miles from Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hagerstown and Sunny near Laurel.
Stop Ideas Near New Market
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hagerstown and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 59.77 mi (96.19 km).
#1 Hagerstown
The seat of Washington County, Maryland.
| Population | 39,918 |
| Coordinates | 39.6417600, -77.7199900 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| 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: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.66 | $21.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.00 | $24.01 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
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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