Origin
Laurel, MD
Late night in Laurel on Friday
Local time
1:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laurel, MD to Cheverly, MD
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
22m
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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laurel, MD
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Cheverly, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Laurel, MD to Cheverly, MD covers 13.9 miles and takes about 22m 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, Cheverly Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 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 22m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 22m 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 9.2 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 15 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 9.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Laurel Bowie Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 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
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward MD 202: Cheverly, 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 202: Cheverly, Bladensburg
3
13.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
MD 202 / Landover Road
Turn left onto MD 202 / Landover Road
Navigation decision point
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Kilmer Street
Turn right onto Kilmer Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Laurel, MD and Cheverly, MD, road signs point toward Washington and Bladensburg.
Washington
3.3 mi in
|
~5m
Bladensburg
12.9 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 9.2 mi | 12m |
| Laurel Bowie Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Cheverly Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fort Meade Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kilmer Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gorman Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Landover Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lake Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 9.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel, MD and Cheverly, 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
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward MD 202: Cheverly, Bladensburg
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto MD 202
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Landover Road
11
Turn slight right
424 ft
·
15 sec
12
Turn slight right onto Cheverly Avenue
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Cheverly Avenue
13
Turn right onto Kilmer Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Kilmer Street
14
Continue on Lake Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lake Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Lake Avenue
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
Cheverly, MD
Late night in Cheverly on Friday
Local time
1:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
18 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
22m 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 Cheverly, MD covers 13.9 miles and takes about 22m 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, Cheverly Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 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 is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Laurel, MD and Cheverly, MD, road signs point toward Washington and Bladensburg.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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