How far is Thurmont, MD from Laurel, MD?
The driving distance from Thurmont, MD to Laurel, MD is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
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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 01h 06m.
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.
City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thurmont and Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thurmont and Laurel.
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Start on East Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Jimtown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jimtown Road
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Turn left onto Creagerstown Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Creagerstown Road
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Continue on Woodsboro Creagerstown Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Woodsboro Creagerstown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodsboro Pike
13 m · 1 sec · Woodsboro Pike
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Continue on Woodsboro Pike
2925 ft · 1 min · Woodsboro Pike
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Turn left onto Woodsboro Road
5 mi · 7 min · Woodsboro Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1753 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
890 ft · 18 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Green Valley Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Green Valley Road
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Turn left onto I 70 East
2061 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 32: Sykesville, Clarksville
1927 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
1059 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sykesville Road
8.1 mi · 11 min · Sykesville Road
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Continue on Patuxent Freeway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington
3124 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 216 East: Laurel
2039 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gorman Avenue
2537 ft · 50 sec · Gorman Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
118 m · 9 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 Thurmont 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.
I 70 East
Merge slight left
12.8 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 Likely leaving Thurmont 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 Thurmont to Laurel?
The road trip is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Mount Airy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Thurmont and 34 miles from Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Thurmont and Rain Showers near Laurel.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Airy.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thurmont and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 47.08 mi (75.76 km).
#1 Thurmont
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 7,070 |
| Coordinates | 39.6237100, -77.4108200 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.62 | $19.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
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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