Detroit to Laurel, Maryland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

393.8 miles 633.8 km · straight line
522.9 miles actual route 841.6 km · driving distance
9h 50min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
122° ESE bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Laurel, Maryland?

The distance from Detroit to Laurel, Maryland is 393.8 miles (633.8 km) as the crow flies. Laurel, Maryland is located ESE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 522.9 miles, taking about 9h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Laurel, Maryland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 50min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 48min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 21min $63–$183* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Laurel, Maryland

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 63.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM