How far is Bowleys Quarters, MD from Columbia, MD?
The driving distance from Bowleys Quarters, MD to Columbia, MD is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowleys Quarters and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowleys Quarters and Columbia.
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Start on Carroll Island Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Carroll Island Road
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Continue on Eastern Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Eastern Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto MD 700 North
1181 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Martin Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Martin Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on US 40 West
2262 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pulaski Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Pulaski Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Washington
1990 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
13.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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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 Bowleys Quarters and Columbia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Keep slight right
13.1 mi · 00h 17m
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 Bowleys Quarters 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 Bowleys Quarters to Columbia?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Bowleys Quarters and 20.1 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Baltimore
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowleys Quarters and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 24.9 mi (40.07 km).
#1 Bowleys Quarters
Census designated place
| Population | 6,755 |
| Coordinates | 39.3353900, -76.3902400 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.71 | $15.43 |
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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