Laurel, MD Road Trips

Drivers starting from Laurel, MD have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 17 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Laurel, MD head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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

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Trip Routes

5

Longest Drive

23.2 mi

Gaithersburg, MD

Quickest Drive

20m

Hanover, MD

Plan Around Laurel, MD

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Laurel, MD is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Bethesda, MD to Laurel, MD 19.2 mi · 30m Hanover, MD to Laurel, MD 11.4 mi · 20m

Continue From Laurel, MD

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Laurel, MD to Gaithersburg, MD 23.2 mi · 32m Laurel, MD to Bowie, MD 14.7 mi · 24m Laurel, MD to Silver Spring, MD 14.3 mi · 23m

Trips from Laurel, MD

Laurel, MD to Gaithersburg, MD

23.2 mi 32m

Laurel, MD to Bowie, MD

14.7 mi 24m

Laurel, MD to Silver Spring, MD

14.3 mi 23m

Driving from Laurel, MD

On average, trips departing from Laurel, MD run 17 miles with a drive time of roughly 26m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 23 miles (32m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Laurel, MD most often head toward Gaithersburg, MD (23.2 mi, 32m), Bowie, MD (14.7 mi, 24m), and Silver Spring, MD (14.3 mi, 23m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MD currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 17-mile trip from Laurel, MD, budget about $3 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 mapped routes leaving Laurel, MD and 2 routes heading into Laurel, MD, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 23 miles.

The longest mapped route from Laurel, MD covers 23 miles and takes approximately 32m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.

The average route from Laurel, MD runs about 17 miles with a drive time of roughly 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 17-mile trip from Laurel, MD costs roughly $3 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Laurel, MD include Gaithersburg, MD, Bowie, MD and Silver Spring, MD. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Laurel, MD by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

29,594

Median Income

$94,063

Median Home Value

$367,300

Median Age

36.6

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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destinations from Laurel, MD.

Trips to Laurel, MD

Bethesda, MD to Laurel, MD

19.2 mi 30m

Hanover, MD to Laurel, MD

11.4 mi 20m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Laurel, MD that also have route pages.

Silver Spring, MD 14.3 mi · 23m Bowie, MD 14.7 mi · 24m Gaithersburg, MD 23.2 mi · 32m

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