How far is Taneytown, MD from Laurel, MD?

The driving distance from Taneytown, MD to Laurel, MD is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.55 mi
01h 09m
Flight
42.35 mi
68.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.35 mi
Kilometers
68.15 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.55 mi
Kilometers
94.23 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laurel
Thu, Oct 15, 3:50 PM EDT
Return by in Taneytown
Thu, Oct 15, 5:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taneytown
2026-10-15T14:40
Arrive Laurel
Thu, Oct 15, 3:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taneytown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Owings Mills
MD

Census designated place

From Taneytown
29.5 mi
00h 34m
To Laurel
29.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Taneytown and Laurel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taneytown and Laurel.

  1. 1

    Start on Reindollar Street

    9 m · 4 sec · Reindollar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Baltimore Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · East Baltimore Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Trevanion Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Trevanion Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Antrim Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Antrim Boulevard

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Taneytown Pike

    39 m · 4 sec · Taneytown Pike

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Taneytown Pike

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Taneytown Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on College View Boulevard

    1.1 km · 57 sec · College View Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Baltimore Boulevard

    10 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Westminster Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Northwest Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Baltimore Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    106 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 216 East: Laurel

    2039 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gorman Avenue

    2537 ft · 50 sec · Gorman Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    118 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    58 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Talbott Avenue

    33 m · 3 sec · Talbott Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    26 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taneytown and Laurel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
13.2 mi · 23%
Baltimore Boulevard
10 mi · 17%
Taneytown Pike
9.33 mi · 16%
Northwest Expressway
9.23 mi · 16%
Baltimore Beltway
9.17 mi · 16%
Westminster Pike
1.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

12.8 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owings Mills
00h 34m from Taneytown
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Taneytown 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 Taneytown to Laurel?

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Owings Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Taneytown and 29.1 miles from Laurel.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.78 one way or $17.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Taneytown and Rain Showers near Laurel.

Stop Ideas Near Owings Mills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Owings Mills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Owings Mills.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

49 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

52 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taneytown and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 42.35 mi (68.15 km).

Taneytown

#1 Taneytown

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

Population6,846
Coordinates39.6578800, -77.1744300
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Laurel

#2 Laurel

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population25,548
Coordinates39.0992800, -76.8483100
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Reindollar Street (-77.174454, 39.657901)
End: (-76.848313, 39.099308)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.82 L · about $8.78
Round trip
$17.55
4.14 gal · 15.64 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $8.78 $17.55
Mid-grade $4.84 $10.02 $20.05
Premium $5.15 $10.65 $21.30
Diesel $6.36 $13.17 $26.34

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Taneytown and Laurel. The current time is 14:40:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.