How far is White Oak, MD from Laurel, MD?
The driving distance from White Oak, MD to Laurel, MD is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Oak and Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Oak and Laurel.
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Start on the route
42 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
118 m · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Lockwood Drive
149 m · 15 sec · Lockwood Drive
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Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue
611 ft · 16 sec · New Hampshire Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 North: Columbia
1539 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
2.8 mi · 4 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll
1053 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 200 Toll East
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
3.6 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Laurel
1020 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Baltimore Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Continue on Baltimore Street
142 m · 13 sec · Baltimore Street
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Continue on Baltimore Avenue
741 ft · 18 sec · Baltimore Avenue
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Continue on Baltimore Street
704 ft · 19 sec · Baltimore Street
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Continue on 2nd Street
583 ft · 16 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 White Oak 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.
Intercounty Connector
Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
3.58 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving White Oak and Chance Rain Showers near Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from White Oak to Laurel?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Calverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from White Oak and 5.8 miles from Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.65 one way or $3.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around White Oak and Chance Rain Showers near Laurel.
Stop Ideas Near Calverton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Calverton.
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Oak and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 8.78 mi (14.13 km).
#1 White Oak
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 19,020 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -76.9930300 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.65 | $3.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
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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