Origin
Laurel, MD
Late night in Laurel on Friday
Local time
2:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laurel, MD to Glenarden, MD
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15 mi
24 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Glenarden, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
The drive from Laurel, MD to Glenarden, MD covers 15 miles and takes about 25m 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, Capital Beltway, Laurel Bowie Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Laurel, MD to Glenarden, MD covers 15 miles and takes about 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 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 5.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 15 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
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 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andre...
8
12.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 50 West: Washington, Train Station
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 19B
Toward US 50 West: Washington, Train Station
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward New Carrollton Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward New Carrollton Station
7
14.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Brightseat Road
Turn sharp right onto Brightseat Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Glenarden, MD, road signs point toward Washington, Andrews Air Force Base, Train Station and New Carrollton Station.
Washington
3.3 mi in
|
~5m
Andrews Air Force Base
8.8 mi in
|
~13m
Train Station
12.4 mi in
|
~19m
New Carrollton Station
12.6 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Capital Beltway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Laurel Bowie Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Ardwick Ardmore Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Brightseat Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pennsy Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fort Meade Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gorman Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 5.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel, MD and Glenarden, 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
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 95; I 495
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 19B
Toward US 50 West: Washington, Train Station
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward New Carrollton Station
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto Pennsy Drive
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Pennsy Drive
14
Turn left onto Ardwick Ardmore Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ardwick Ardmore Road
15
Turn sharp right onto Brightseat Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Brightseat Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto McLain Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
McLain Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
McLain Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
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
Glenarden, MD
Late night in Glenarden on Friday
Local time
2:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
26 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
25m 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 Glenarden, MD covers 15 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Capital Beltway, Laurel Bowie Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 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 $2.49 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 15 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Laurel, MD and Glenarden, MD, road signs point toward Washington, Andrews Air Force Base, Train Station and New Carrollton Station.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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