How far is Laurel, MD from Chesapeake Beach, MD?
The driving distance from Laurel, MD to Chesapeake Beach, MD is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Chesapeake Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Chesapeake Beach.
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Start on the route
37 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight left onto Washington Boulevard
89 m · 7 sec · Washington Boulevard
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Turn slight left
74 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Gorman Avenue
817 ft · 20 sec · Gorman Avenue
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Continue on Fort Meade Road
1263 ft · 31 sec · Fort Meade Road
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Turn right onto Laurel Bowie Road
11.5 mi · 18 min · Laurel Bowie Road
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Continue on Collington Road
3 mi · 6 min · Collington Road
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Turn right onto North West Crain Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · North West Crain Highway
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Turn left onto Village Drive West
70 m · 11 sec · Village Drive West
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Turn right onto Old Crain Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Crain Highway
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Continue on Marlboro Pike
1.2 km · 2 min · Marlboro Pike
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Turn right onto Green Landing Road
1334 ft · 38 sec · Green Landing Road
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Take the ramp left toward MD 4 South
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stephanie Roper Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Stephanie Roper Highway
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Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Maryland 260, Chesapeake Beach, North Beach, Recreation Areas
9 mi · 15 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bayside Road
1 km · 2 min · Bayside Road
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Turn left onto 17th Street
146 m · 32 sec · 17th Street
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Turn right onto C Street
17 m · 3 sec · C Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · C Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and Chesapeake Beach.
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.
Laurel Bowie Road
Turn right onto Laurel Bowie Road
11.5 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Laurel and Rain Showers near Chesapeake Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Chesapeake Beach?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Queen Anne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Laurel and 19.6 miles from Chesapeake Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Laurel and Rain Showers near Chesapeake Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Queen Anne
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 Queen Anne.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Chesapeake Beach. Straight-line distance: 33.15 mi (53.35 km).
#1 Laurel
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 25,548 |
| Coordinates | 39.0992800, -76.8483100 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesapeake Beach
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,066 |
| Coordinates | 38.6862300, -76.5346800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesapeake Beach (-76.53468, 38.68623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.35 | $12.69 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.84 | $13.67 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.25 | $16.50 |
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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