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Trip from Easton, MD to Laurel, MD

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

64 mi

103 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

33 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Easton, MD, MD

Easton, MD

Jonathan Borba

Downtown Laurel, MD, MD

Laurel, MD

Wyxina Tresse

Trip Overview

The drive from Easton, MD to Laurel, MD covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ocean Gateway, Patuxent Freeway, I 97 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.2 miles on Ocean Gateway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.59 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

32 miles from Easton, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 64 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean Gateway is the longest continuous segment at about 38.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near US 50 / Ocean Gateway.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 64 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (US 50 / Ocean Gateway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 50 / Ocean Gateway

Merge onto US 50 / Ocean Gateway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
42.3 mi into trip | ~1h in

Take the exit toward I 97 North: Baltimore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 21 Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
5
43.2 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 97 North: Baltimore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
9
49.9 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway toward MD 32: Columbia, Bowie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7 Toward MD 32: Columbia, Bowie
8
58.2 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward MD 198: Fort Meade, Laurel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 8 Toward MD 198: Fort Meade, Laurel

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Easton, MD to Laurel, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Bowie along the way.

Bowie

49.9 mi in | ~1h 9m | via MD 32

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ocean Gateway 38.2 mi 53m
Patuxent Freeway 8.3 mi 11m
I 97 6 mi 6m
Laurel Fort Meade Road 4.5 mi 7m
John Hanson Highway 1.8 mi 2m
Easton Parkway 1.2 mi 1m
Fort Meade Road 0.7 mi 1m
Glebe Road 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Ocean Gateway — 38.2 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Easton, MD and Laurel, MD.

1

Start on South Washington Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Washington Street
2

Continue on Glebe Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Glebe Road
3

Turn right onto MD 322

1.2 mi · 1 min · Easton Parkway
4

Take the ramp

499 ft · 13 sec
5

Merge onto US 50

38 mi · 53 min · Ocean Gateway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2

1.8 mi · 2 min · John Hanson Highway
7

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 21 Toward I 97 North: Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
9

Continue on I 97

6.0 mi · 6 min · I 97
10

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 32

8.3 mi · 11 min · Patuxent Freeway
Exit 7 Toward MD 32: Columbia, Bowie Use the slight right lane.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 8 Toward MD 198: Fort Meade, Laurel Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Enter roundabout onto MD 198

259 ft · 4 sec · MD 198
13

Continue on MD 198

0.1 mi · 9 sec · MD 198
14

Enter roundabout onto MD 198

86 ft · 1 sec · Laurel Fort Meade Road
15

Continue on MD 198

4.4 mi · 7 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on MD 198

0.7 mi · 1 min · Fort Meade Road
17

Continue on MD 198

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Talbott Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18

Turn left

86 ft · 2 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32 miles from Easton, MD, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 64 miles or 1h 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 32 miles or 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurel, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Easton, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Easton, MD

This is one driving day of about 64 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Easton, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Ocean Gateway for about 38.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32 mi from Easton, MD · 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

32 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32 miles from Easton, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Laurel, MD

The final approach into Laurel, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Laurel, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She is the Underground Railroad’s best known conductor and before the Civil War repeatedly risked he...

22 mi from route ~56 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

23 mi from route ~56 min detour $20 near mile 64
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.59 one way

$21.18 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $11.59 $23.18
premium $4.92 $12.40 $24.80
diesel $5.64 $14.22 $28.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

33 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Annapolis Towne Centre - Tesla Supercharger

Annapolis, MD

Tesla

16 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Grasonville, MD

Tesla

12 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Easton, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Easton, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Grasonville, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Annapolis, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Edgewater, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Koons Ford of Annapolis - DCFC

Annapolis, MD

Blink Network

6 DCFC

SWTCH: 13 Tesla: 7 ChargePoint Network: 7 Electrify America: 2 Blink Network: 2 eVgo Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.2 0 $6.72 $3.07
Efficient EV 16 0 $5.60 $2.56
EV Truck/SUV 25.6 0 $8.96 $4.10

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Easton, MD

Morning in Easton on Monday

Local time

10:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laurel, MD

Morning in Laurel on Monday

Local time

10:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

25 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 31m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Easton, MD to Laurel, MD covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Gateway, Patuxent Freeway, I 97. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 miles from Easton, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 64 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (US 50 / Ocean Gateway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Easton, MD to Laurel, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Bowie along the way.

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