Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Laurel, Maryland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

71 miles 114.3 km · straight line
88.8 miles estimated 142.9 km · driving distance
1h 47min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
204° SSW bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Pennsylvania from Laurel, Maryland?

The distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Laurel, Maryland is 71 miles (114.3 km) as the crow flies. Laurel, Maryland is located SSW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 88.8 miles, taking about 1h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Laurel, Maryland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 47min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 8min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 42min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Pennsylvania & Laurel, Maryland

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
40.04°N, 76.31°W
America/New_York
119m 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 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 350.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients