Dayton to Laurel, Maryland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

394.4 miles 634.8 km · straight line
473.4 miles estimated 761.8 km · driving distance
9h 31min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Dayton from Laurel, Maryland?

The distance from Dayton to Laurel, Maryland is 394.4 miles (634.8 km) as the crow flies. Laurel, Maryland is located E of Dayton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 473.4 miles, taking about 9h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Dayton 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 Dayton and Laurel, Maryland. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Dayton to Laurel, Maryland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 31min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 25min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 2min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dayton & Laurel, Maryland

Quick Facts

Dayton
39.76°N, 84.19°W
America/New_York
225m 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 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients