How far is Bowling Green, MD from Columbia, MD?
The driving distance from Bowling Green, MD to Columbia, MD is about 130.5 miles (210 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Columbia.
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Start on Dogwood Avenue
82 m · 14 sec · Dogwood Avenue
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Turn right onto McMullen Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · McMullen Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1881 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto National Freeway
38.5 mi · 43 min · National Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
66.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
3.5 mi · 4 min · 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 Bowling Green 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.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
66.3 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Bowling Green and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Columbia?
The road trip is about 130.5 miles (210 km) and usually takes 02h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Halfway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Bowling Green and 65.4 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.05 one way or $36.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bowling Green and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Halfway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Halfway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 108.16 mi (174.06 km).
#1 Bowling Green
Bowling Green is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6237000, -78.8044600 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $18.05 | $36.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $20.93 | $41.85 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $22.40 | $44.79 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $28.88 | $57.76 |
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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