Dover, Delaware to Laurel, Maryland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Dover, Delaware from Laurel, Maryland?

The distance from Dover, Delaware to Laurel, Maryland is 71.1 miles (114.4 km) as the crow flies. Laurel, Maryland is located W of Dover, Delaware. By car, the driving distance is approximately 88.9 miles, taking about 1h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Dover, Delaware in Delaware and Laurel, Maryland in Maryland.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dover, Delaware 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.