How far is Laurel, MD from District Heights, MD?
The driving distance from Laurel, MD to District Heights, MD is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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.
City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and District Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and District Heights.
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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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4
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
2.8 mi · 5 min · Laurel Bowie Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Washington
2226 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base
1447 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
8.6 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro
1696 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road
628 ft · 15 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road
6 m · 1 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
800 ft · 16 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Continue on Walker Mill Road
2233 ft · 42 sec · Walker Mill Road
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Turn sharp left onto Ritchie Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ritchie Road
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Turn right onto Kipling Parkway
3251 ft · 2 min · Kipling Parkway
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Turn right onto Kipling Parkway
1399 ft · 42 sec · Kipling Parkway
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Turn right onto Mason Street
673 ft · 26 sec · Mason Street
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Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard
1092 ft · 30 sec · Gateway Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gateway Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and District Heights.
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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
8.59 mi · 00h 12m
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 District Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to District Heights?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
New Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Laurel and 10.6 miles from District Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Laurel and Chance Rain Showers near District Heights.
Stop Ideas Near New Carrollton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Carrollton.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and District Heights. Straight-line distance: 16.85 mi (27.11 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 District Heights
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,979 |
| Coordinates | 38.8576100, -76.8894200 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: District Heights (-76.88942, 38.85761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
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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