How far is Laurel, MD from Chestertown, MD?
The driving distance from Laurel, MD to Chestertown, MD is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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 40m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Chestertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Chestertown.
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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
1.1 km · 2 min · Fort Meade Road
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Continue on Laurel Fort Meade Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road
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Take the ramp straight toward MD 32 East: Odenton
1660 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
8.3 mi · 11 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
2157 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · John Hanson Highway
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 213 North
1814 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Centreville Road
2 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road
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Continue on South Commerce Street
1 km · 1 min · South Commerce Street
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Continue on Church Hill Road
14.9 mi · 22 min · Church Hill Road
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Continue on Chestertown Church Hill Road
773 ft · 13 sec · Chestertown Church Hill Road
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1196 ft · 28 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto North Cross Street
770 ft · 23 sec · North Cross Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Cross Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and Chestertown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 00h 30m
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 Likely near Chestertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Chestertown?
The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Stevensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Laurel and 34.6 miles from Chestertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.35 one way or $20.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Laurel and Rain Showers Likely near Chestertown.
Stop Ideas Near Stevensville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Chestertown. Straight-line distance: 42.56 mi (68.5 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 Chestertown
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,001 |
| Coordinates | 39.2090000, -76.0666100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chestertown (-76.06661, 39.209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $10.35 | $20.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $11.81 | $23.63 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $12.56 | $25.11 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $15.52 | $31.05 |
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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