How far is Washington, DC from Mount Laurel, NJ?
The driving distance from Washington, DC to Mount Laurel, NJ is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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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 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Cecil County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Mount Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Mount Laurel.
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Start on 15th Street Northwest
1344 ft · 39 sec · 15th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto New York Avenue Northwest
2991 ft · 1 min · New York Avenue Northwest
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Continue on K Street Northwest
597 ft · 17 sec · K Street Northwest
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Turn left onto 7th Street Northwest
47 m · 7 sec · 7th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto K Street Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · K Street Northwest
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Continue on K Street Northeast
3033 ft · 1 min · K Street Northeast
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Turn left onto 6th Street Northeast
2781 ft · 1 min · 6th Street Northeast
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Continue on Brentwood Parkway Northeast
1495 ft · 29 sec · Brentwood Parkway Northeast
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Turn right onto Mount Olivet Road Northeast
111 m · 8 sec · Mount Olivet Road Northeast
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Turn left
153 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto New York Avenue Northeast
2.8 mi · 4 min · New York Avenue Northeast
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
851 ft · 11 sec · John Hanson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore-Washington Parkway
27.6 mi · 38 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
1327 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight right
91 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
40.5 mi · 47 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on Delaware Turnpike
3005 ft · 40 sec · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike
10 mi · 12 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Delaware Turnpike
1 mi · 2 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward US 13 North: Wilmington
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Delware Memorial Bridge, New York, New Jersey
1033 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight right onto Delaware Turnpike
2.2 mi · 3 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Continue on Delaware Memorial Bridge
2.4 mi · 4 min · Delaware Memorial Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left
1039 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
899 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike
31.8 mi · 37 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
2901 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City
1867 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2452 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
617 ft · 12 sec
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Turn slight left onto Church Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Church Road
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Turn left onto Greentree Road
838 ft · 18 sec · Greentree Road
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Continue on Hainesport-Mt Laurel Road
798 ft · 15 sec · Hainesport-Mt Laurel Road
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Continue on Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road
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Turn right onto Mount Laurel Road
43 m · 3 sec · Mount Laurel Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Laurel Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington and Mount Laurel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
40.5 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Washington and Patchy Fog near Mount Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Mount Laurel?
The road trip is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Port Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Washington and 74.8 miles from Mount Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Washington and Patchy Fog near Mount Laurel.
Stop Ideas Near Port Deposit
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 Port Deposit.
Aberdeen
Newark
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Mount Laurel. Straight-line distance: 135.15 mi (217.5 km).
#1 Washington
Located on the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia, this city serves as the capital of the United States.
| Population | 712,816 |
| Coordinates | 38.8951100, -77.0363700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Laurel
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 41,870 |
| Coordinates | 39.9340000, -74.8910000 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Laurel (-74.891, 39.934)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $21.53 | $43.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.24 | $48.47 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.11 | $52.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.51 | $63.03 |
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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