Columbia, Maryland
Columbia: a city in Howard County, Maryland
About
Columbia is a city located in the county of Howard in the U.S. state of Maryland.
Quick Facts about Columbia
| State | Maryland (United States) |
| County | Howard County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.2404,-76.8394 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 12:10:10 (13th May 2026) |
| Postal code | 21044 |
| Weather | 53℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Columbia is located at 39°14'25"N 76°50'22"W (39.2403800, -76.8394200).
Columbia map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
7-Day ForecastBest Things to Do in Columbia
1Sky Zone Trampoline Park
7175 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD 21046, United States View details
Phone: +14108345717 | Website available
2Hyper Kidz Columbia
9309 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21046, United States View details
Phone: +14108446841 | Website available
3Blandair Regional Park West Playground
5750 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD 21045, United States View details
Phone: +14103134700 | Website available
4Symphony Woods Park
10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044, United States View details
Phone: +14107155550
5Lake Elkhorn Park
Parking lot, Patuxent Branch Trail, Columbia, MD 21045, United States View details
Phone: +14107153000 | Website available
Where to Eat in Columbia
1Texas Roadhouse
8820 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD 21045, United States View details
Phone: +14108721140 | Website available
2The Cheesecake Factory
10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044, United States View details
Phone: +14109979311 | Website available
3LongHorn Steakhouse
8650 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21045, United States View details
Phone: +14109538180 | Website available
4BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
6181 Columbia Crossing Cir, Columbia, MD 21045, United States View details
Phone: +14433938600 | Website available
5Shake Shack
10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044, United States View details
Phone: +14437418308 | Website available
Where to Stay in Columbia
1Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia/South
7045 Minstrel Way, Columbia, MD 21046, United States View details
Phone: +14103813001 | Website available
2Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia
8320 Benson Dr, Columbia, MD 21045, United States View details
Phone: +14108729200 | Website available
3Sonesta Select Columbia
8910 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD 21045, United States View details
Phone: +14102900002 | Website available
4Sonesta ES Suites Columbia Baltimore
8844 Columbia 100 Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21045, United States View details
Phone: +14109649494 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Columbia
1Howard County Public Schools
Ascend One Building, 8930 Stanford Blvd #201, Columbia, MD 21045, United States View details
Phone: +14103136600 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Columbia, MD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162779 | Howard Community College | Columbia (MD) | 21044-3197 |
Nearby Transit Stations (29)
Rail and bus stations connected to Columbia, MD. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BWI | BWI Rail Station | 7 Amtrak Way | RAIL |
| BAL | Pennsylvania Station | 1515 North Charles Street | RAIL |
| RKV | Rockville station | 251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd. | RAIL |
| NCR | New Carrollton station | 4300 Garden City Drive | RAIL |
| WAS | Washington Union Station | 50 Massachusetts Ave NE | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Columbia.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| American Cities New Post Office | Columbia (MD) | 21044 |
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- Columbia, South Carolina The most populous city in South Carolina. with a population of 132,130 people.
- Columbia, Missouri The most populous city in the state of Missouri. with a population of 124,769 people.
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- Columbia, Illinois city in Illinois, United States with a population of 10,627 people.
- Columbia, Pennsylvania borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 10,295 people.
- Columbia, Indiana county seat in Indiana with a population of 9,416 people.
- Columbia, Mississippi city in Mississippi, United States with a population of 5,850 people.
- Columbia, Connecticut town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States with a population of 5,355 people.
- Columbia, Kentucky city in Adair County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 4,902 people.
- Columbia, Ohio township of Ohio with a population of 1,128 people.
- Columbia, North Carolina human settlement in Tyrrell County, North Carolina, United States of America with a population of 752 people.
- Columbia, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 744 people.
- Columbia, Alabama town in Alabama, United States with a population of 743 people.
- Columbia, Maine town in Maine, USA with a population of 469 people.
- Columbia, Louisiana parish seat of Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 364 people.
- Columbia, South Dakota city in Brown County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 108 people.
Other cities in Howard County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Howard County , MD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ellicott City | 65,834 | Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States |
| West Elkridge | 28,734 | City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America |
| Elkridge | 15,593 | Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States |
| Fort George G Mead Junction | 9,505 | City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America |
| North Laurel | 4,474 | Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States |