How far is Laurel, MD from Poolesville, MD?
The driving distance from Laurel, MD to Poolesville, MD is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Poolesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Poolesville.
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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
5.8 mi · 11 min · Darnestown Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Whites Ferry Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Whites Ferry Road
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Continue on White Ferry Crossing
1336 ft · 27 sec · White Ferry Crossing
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Continue on Fisher Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Fisher Avenue
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Turn left onto Elgin Road
18 m · 3 sec · Elgin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elgin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and Poolesville.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving Laurel and Chance Rain Showers near Poolesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Poolesville?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Redland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Laurel and 18.9 miles from Poolesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Laurel and Chance Rain Showers near Poolesville.
Stop Ideas Near Redland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Redland.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Frederick Airport, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Poolesville. Straight-line distance: 30.65 mi (49.33 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 Poolesville
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,249 |
| Coordinates | 39.1459400, -77.4169300 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poolesville (-77.41693, 39.14594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
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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