How far is Laurel, MD from Mount Rainier, MD?
The driving distance from Laurel, MD to Mount Rainier, MD is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 26m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Mount Rainier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Mount Rainier.
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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
8.9 mi · 12 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 450: Annapolis, Bladensburg
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 450: Bladensburg
91 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Annapolis Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Annapolis Road
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Continue on Bladensburg Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Bladensburg Road
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Turn right onto 38th Avenue
1106 ft · 22 sec · 38th Avenue
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Continue on 38th Street
1159 ft · 29 sec · 38th Street
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Turn left onto Bunker Hill Road
2531 ft · 1 min · Bunker Hill Road
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Turn right onto 31st Street
1219 ft · 42 sec · 31st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 31st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and Mount Rainier.
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
8.9 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 Rain Showers near Mount Rainier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Mount Rainier?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 8 miles from Laurel and 8 miles from Mount Rainier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Laurel and Rain Showers near Mount Rainier.
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 Mount Rainier. Straight-line distance: 12.57 mi (20.23 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 Mount Rainier
Stratovolcano in the U.
| Population | 8,117 |
| Coordinates | 38.9415000, -76.9649800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Rainier (-76.96498, 38.9415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.42 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $3.63 | $7.25 |
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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