How far is Laurel, MD from Hyattsville, MD?
The driving distance from Laurel, MD to Hyattsville, MD is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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 24m.
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 Hyattsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Hyattsville.
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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
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
7.2 mi · 10 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 410: New Carrollton, Hyattsville
1209 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Riverdale Road
1 km · 1 min · Riverdale Road
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Continue on East-West Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · East-West Highway
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Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue
2728 ft · 2 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn right onto Longfellow Street
40 m · 11 sec · Longfellow Street
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Turn left onto Kennedy Street
1058 ft · 52 sec · Kennedy Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 43rd Avenue
54 m · 10 sec · 43rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Kennedy Street
645 ft · 28 sec · Kennedy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and Hyattsville.
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.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
7.23 mi · 00h 10m
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 Hyattsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Hyattsville?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Greenbelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Laurel and 7 miles from Hyattsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Laurel and Chance Rain Showers near Hyattsville.
Stop Ideas Near Greenbelt
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 Greenbelt.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Hyattsville. Straight-line distance: 11.2 mi (18.02 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 Hyattsville
City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 18,217 |
| Coordinates | 38.9559400, -76.9455300 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hyattsville (-76.94553, 38.95594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
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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