How far is Laurel, MD from New Carrollton, MD?
The driving distance from Laurel, MD to New Carrollton, MD is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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 21m.
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 New Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and New Carrollton.
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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
4.4 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, U.S. Park Police
1205 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Southway
824 ft · 30 sec · Southway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenbelt Road
2161 ft · 57 sec · Greenbelt Road
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Turn right onto Hanover Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · Hanover Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hanover Parkway
18 m · 2 sec · Hanover Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Hanover Parkway
1091 ft · 31 sec · Hanover Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hanover Parkway
14 m · 1 sec · Hanover Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Hanover Parkway
2456 ft · 1 min · Hanover Parkway
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Turn right onto Good Luck Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Good Luck Road
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Turn left onto Lamont Drive
2118 ft · 1 min · Lamont Drive
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Turn left onto Carrollton Parkway
33 m · 5 sec · Carrollton Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carrollton Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and New Carrollton.
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
4.42 mi · 00h 06m
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 New Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to New Carrollton?
The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 5.8 miles from Laurel and 5.8 miles from New Carrollton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Laurel and Chance Rain Showers near New Carrollton.
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 New Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 9.1 mi (14.65 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 New Carrollton
City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 12,909 |
| Coordinates | 38.9698300, -76.8799700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Carrollton (-76.87997, 38.96983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
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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