Origin
Laurel, MD
Late night in Laurel on Friday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laurel, MD to Bladensburg, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Laurel, MD to Bladensburg, MD covers 13.9 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Laurel Bowie Road, Annapolis Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.9 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 21m highway drive covering 13.9 miles, with most of the trip on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Laurel Bowie Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.9 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Laurel Bowie Road. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.9 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles (Baltimore-Washington Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Washington
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Washington
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward MD 450: Annapolis, Bladensburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 450: Annapolis, Bladensburg
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 450: Bladensburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MD 450: Bladensburg
4
13.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Laurel, MD to Bladensburg, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.
Washington
3.3 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Laurel Bowie Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Annapolis Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Fort Meade Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gorman Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Washington Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Quincy Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 8.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel, MD and Bladensburg, MD.
1
Start on this road
123 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn slight left onto US 1
291 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Boulevard
3
Turn slight left
243 ft
·
9 sec
4
Turn straight onto MD 198
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Gorman Avenue
5
Continue on MD 198
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Fort Meade Road
6
Turn right onto MD 197
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Laurel Bowie Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Washington
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward MD 450: Annapolis, Bladensburg
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
299 ft
·
7 sec
Toward MD 450: Bladensburg
11
Turn straight onto MD 450
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Annapolis Road
12
Turn left onto Quincy Place
46 ft
·
5 sec
·
Quincy Place
13
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Bladensburg, MD
Late night in Bladensburg on Friday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 Laurel, MD to Bladensburg, MD covers 13.9 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Laurel Bowie Road, Annapolis Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from Laurel, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.30 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.9 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles (Baltimore-Washington Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Laurel, MD to Bladensburg, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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