How far is Laurel, MD from Darnestown, MD?
The driving distance from Laurel, MD to Darnestown, MD is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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 43m.
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.
Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, 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 Darnestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Darnestown.
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Start on the route
37 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight left onto Washington Boulevard
2517 ft · 1 min · Washington Boulevard
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Continue on Baltimore Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll West
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Intercounty Connector
6.2 mi · 8 min · Intercounty Connector
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Great Seneca Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Great Seneca Highway
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Turn left onto Quince Orchard Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Quince Orchard Road
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Turn slight right
47 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Darnestown Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Darnestown Road
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Turn right
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
46 m · 11 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 Laurel and Darnestown.
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.
MD 200 Toll West
Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll West
11.5 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Laurel and Chance Rain Showers near Darnestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Darnestown?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Olney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Laurel and 14.9 miles from Darnestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Laurel and Chance Rain Showers near Darnestown.
Stop Ideas Near Olney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
D C Government
Gaithersburg City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olney.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Darnestown. Straight-line distance: 23.73 mi (38.19 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 Darnestown
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 6,802 |
| Coordinates | 39.1034400, -77.2908200 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Darnestown (-77.29082, 39.10344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
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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