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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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.34 mi
03h 12m
Flight
135.15 mi
217.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.15 mi
Kilometers
217.5 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.34 mi
Kilometers
240.34 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Laurel
Sat, Jul 11, 6:28 AM EDT
Return by in Washington
Sat, Jul 11, 9:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-07-11T03:16
Arrive Mount Laurel
Sat, Jul 11, 6:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Port Deposit
MD

Town in Cecil County, Maryland, United States

From Washington
74.6 mi
01h 36m
To Mount Laurel
74.8 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Jul 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N
Destination
71°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, Jul 11 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 15th Street Northwest

    1344 ft · 39 sec · 15th Street Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto New York Avenue Northwest

    2991 ft · 1 min · New York Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on K Street Northwest

    597 ft · 17 sec · K Street Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 7th Street Northwest

    47 m · 7 sec · 7th Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn right onto K Street Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · K Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on K Street Northeast

    3033 ft · 1 min · K Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 6th Street Northeast

    2781 ft · 1 min · 6th Street Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Brentwood Parkway Northeast

    1495 ft · 29 sec · Brentwood Parkway Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Mount Olivet Road Northeast

    111 m · 8 sec · Mount Olivet Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn left

    153 m · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto New York Avenue Northeast

    2.8 mi · 4 min · New York Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    851 ft · 11 sec · John Hanson Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    27.6 mi · 38 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  16. 16

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  17. 17

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  18. 18

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  19. 19

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    40.5 mi · 47 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Delaware Turnpike

    3005 ft · 40 sec · Delaware Turnpike

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike

    10 mi · 12 min · Delaware Turnpike

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Delaware Turnpike

    1 mi · 2 min · Delaware Turnpike

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left toward US 13 North: Wilmington

    1.2 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Delware Memorial Bridge, New York, New Jersey

    1033 ft · 16 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Delaware Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Delaware Turnpike

  29. 29

    Continue on Delaware Memorial Bridge

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Delaware Memorial Bridge

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight left

    1039 ft · 14 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    899 ft · 12 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

    31.8 mi · 37 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

    2901 ft · 2 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City

    1867 ft · 46 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    2452 ft · 42 sec

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    617 ft · 12 sec

  38. 38

    Turn slight left onto Church Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Church Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Greentree Road

    838 ft · 18 sec · Greentree Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Hainesport-Mt Laurel Road

    798 ft · 15 sec · Hainesport-Mt Laurel Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Mount Laurel Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Mount Laurel Road

  43. 43

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
43 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
40.5 mi · 27%
New Jersey Turnpike
34.6 mi · 23%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
27.6 mi · 18%
Delaware Turnpike
13.7 mi · 9%
Express Toll Lanes
8.6 mi · 6%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
7.03 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
135.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Deposit
01h 36m from Washington
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Deposit, 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 Port Deposit.

RAIL

Aberdeen

11 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

Newark

32 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

43 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

49 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Mount Laurel. Straight-line distance: 135.15 mi (217.5 km).

Washington

#1 Washington

Located on the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia, this city serves as the capital of the United States.

Population712,816
Coordinates38.8951100, -77.0363700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Mount Laurel

#2 Mount Laurel

Township of New Jersey

Population41,870
Coordinates39.9340000, -74.8910000
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington (-77.03637, 38.89511)
End: Mount Laurel (-74.891, 39.934)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.27 gal
19.95 L · about $21.53
Round trip
$43.07
10.54 gal · 39.9 L
Estimated CO2
46.8 kg one way
Round trip: 93.7 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington, D.C. · Jul 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington and Mount Laurel. The current time is 03:16:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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