How far is Arden on the Severn, MD from Columbia, MD?
The driving distance from Arden on the Severn, MD to Columbia, MD is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arden on the Severn and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arden on the Severn and Columbia.
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Start on Shore View Circle
17 m · 3 sec · Shore View Circle
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Turn right onto Omar Drive
2736 ft · 1 min · Omar Drive
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Continue on Sunrise Beach Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Beach Road
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Turn right onto Generals Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Generals Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Generals Highway
1684 ft · 34 sec · Generals Highway
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Turn straight onto Veterans Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Highway
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Turn left onto Benfield Boulevard
548 ft · 18 sec · Benfield Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore
2164 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 100: Ellicott City, Gibson Island
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 100 West: Ellicott City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 18 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South: Washington
3071 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike
2504 ft · 31 sec · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
2076 ft · 51 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arden on the Severn and Columbia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arden on the Severn and Rain Showers near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arden on the Severn to Columbia?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Severn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Arden on the Severn and 12.6 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Arden on the Severn and Rain Showers near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Severn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Severn.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arden on the Severn and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 18.44 mi (29.68 km).
#1 Arden on the Severn
Census designated place
| Population | 1,953 |
| Coordinates | 39.0659400, -76.5788500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.839402, 39.240355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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