How far is Laurel, MD from Aberdeen, MD?

The driving distance from Laurel, MD to Aberdeen, MD is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.7 mi
01h 08m
Flight
46.28 mi
74.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.28 mi
Kilometers
74.48 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.7 mi
Kilometers
84.82 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Tue, Apr 21, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Laurel
Tue, Apr 21, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurel
2026-04-21T06:07
Arrive Aberdeen
Tue, Apr 21, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurel
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Rosedale
MD

City in Mississippi, United States

From Laurel
26.3 mi
00h 34m
To Aberdeen
26.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
57°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Aberdeen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Washington Boulevard

    50 m · 6 sec · Washington Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Compton Avenue

    721 ft · 34 sec · Compton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fairlawn Avenue

    97 m · 19 sec · Fairlawn Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Talbott Avenue

    1814 ft · 57 sec · Talbott Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 7th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  10. 10

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  11. 11

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  12. 12

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  13. 13

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    15.3 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center

    810 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West Bel Air Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bel Air Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bel Air Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and Aberdeen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
15.3 mi · 29%
I 95 North
10.3 mi · 20%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
8.76 mi · 17%
Express Toll Lanes
8.6 mi · 16%
I 895 North
2.85 mi · 5%
West Bel Air Avenue
1.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

15.3 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosedale
00h 34m from Laurel
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Laurel and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Aberdeen?

The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Rosedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Laurel and 26.3 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.60 one way or $15.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Laurel and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Aberdeen.

Stop Ideas Near Rosedale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rosedale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Aberdeen

37 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

46 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 46.28 mi (74.48 km).

Laurel

#1 Laurel

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

Population25,548
Coordinates39.0992800, -76.8483100
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

City in Harford County, Maryland, United States

Population15,964
Coordinates39.5095600, -76.1641200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Laurel (-76.84831, 39.09928)
End: Aberdeen (-76.16412, 39.50956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.04 L · about $7.60
Round trip
$15.20
3.72 gal · 14.08 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.60 $15.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.55 $17.11
Premium $4.95 $9.21 $18.43
Diesel $5.98 $11.12 $22.25

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurel and Aberdeen. The current time is 06:07:14.

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.