Columbus, Ohio to Laurel, Maryland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

333.1 miles 536 km · straight line
398.2 miles actual route 640.9 km · driving distance
7h 49min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Laurel, Maryland?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Laurel, Maryland is 333.1 miles (536 km) as the crow flies. Laurel, Maryland is located E of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 398.2 miles, taking about 7h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Laurel, Maryland in Maryland.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio and Laurel, Maryland. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to Laurel, Maryland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 49min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 23min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 26min $48–$139* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Laurel, Maryland

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Laurel, Maryland
39.10°N, 76.85°W
America/New_York
51m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM