How far is Poolesville, MD from Laurel, MD?
The driving distance from Poolesville, MD to Laurel, MD is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poolesville and Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poolesville and Laurel.
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Start on Elgin Road
18 m · 5 sec · Elgin Road
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Turn right onto Fisher Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Fisher Avenue
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Continue on White Ferry Crossing
1336 ft · 27 sec · White Ferry Crossing
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Continue on Whites Ferry Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Whites Ferry Road
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Turn straight onto Darnestown Road
5.8 mi · 11 min · Darnestown Road
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Turn left onto Quince Orchard Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Quince Orchard Road
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Turn right onto Great Seneca Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Great Seneca Highway
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Turn left onto Sam Eig Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Sam Eig Highway
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Intercounty Connector
17.6 mi · 22 min · Intercounty Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Laurel
1020 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Baltimore Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Continue on Baltimore Street
142 m · 13 sec · Baltimore Street
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Continue on Baltimore Avenue
741 ft · 18 sec · Baltimore Avenue
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Continue on Baltimore Street
704 ft · 19 sec · Baltimore Street
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Continue on 2nd Street
583 ft · 16 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn slight left
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight left onto Talbott Avenue
33 m · 3 sec · Talbott Avenue
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Turn left
26 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Poolesville and Laurel.
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.
Intercounty Connector
Continue on Intercounty Connector
17.6 mi · 00h 22m
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 Likely leaving Poolesville and Rain Showers near Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poolesville to Laurel?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 Poolesville and 18.9 miles from Laurel.
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 7.2 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 4:48 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 Likely around Poolesville and Rain Showers near Laurel.
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 Poolesville and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 30.65 mi (49.33 km).
#1 Poolesville
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,249 |
| Coordinates | 39.1459400, -77.4169300 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laurel
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 25,548 |
| Coordinates | 39.0992800, -76.8483100 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.848313, 39.099308)
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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