How far is South Laurel, MD from Baltimore, MD?
The driving distance from South Laurel, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Laurel and Baltimore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Laurel and Baltimore.
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Start on the route
41 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Deerfield Road
1103 ft · 51 sec · Deerfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Contee Road
785 ft · 24 sec · Contee Road
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Turn right onto Laurel Bowie Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Laurel Bowie Road
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Turn slight left
118 m · 14 sec
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Turn slight left onto Laurel Bowie Road
576 ft · 10 sec · Laurel Bowie Road
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Take the ramp straight toward Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Baltimore
1633 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
19.1 mi · 26 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Continue on Russell Street
1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
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Continue on South Paca Street
1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street
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Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street
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Turn left
86 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Laurel and Baltimore.
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
19.1 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving South Laurel and Cloudy near Baltimore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Laurel to Baltimore?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from South Laurel and 11.8 miles from Baltimore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Laurel and Cloudy near Baltimore.
Stop Ideas Near Jessup
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jessup.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Laurel and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 19.87 mi (31.98 km).
#1 South Laurel
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 26,112 |
| Coordinates | 39.0698300, -76.8502500 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baltimore
The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.
| Population | 586,131 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903800, -76.6121900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.09 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Maryland · Apr 23, 2026
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