How far is Cheverly, MD from Columbia, MD?

The driving distance from Cheverly, MD to Columbia, MD is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.3 mi
00h 39m
Flight
21.96 mi
35.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.96 mi
Kilometers
35.34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.3 mi
Kilometers
48.77 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Sun, Apr 19, 10:28 AM EDT
Return by in Cheverly
Sun, Apr 19, 11:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheverly
2026-04-19T09:49
Arrive Columbia
Sun, Apr 19, 10:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cheverly
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fort George G Mead Junction
MD

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

From Cheverly
15.2 mi
00h 19m
To Columbia
15.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cheverly and Columbia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cheverly and Columbia.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Avenue

    570 ft · 25 sec · Lake Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Kilmer Street

    874 ft · 44 sec · Kilmer Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cheverly Avenue

    1705 ft · 1 min · Cheverly Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Landover Road

    157 m · 21 sec · Landover Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    642 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore Washington International Marshall Airport

    541 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    19.7 mi · 27 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City

    1622 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South: Washington

    3071 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

    2504 ft · 31 sec · Columbia Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice

    2076 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheverly and Columbia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
19.7 mi · 65%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
7.94 mi · 26%
US 29 South
0.58 mi · 2%
Columbia Pike
0.47 mi · 2%
MD 108 West
0.39 mi · 1%
Cheverly Avenue
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

19.7 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort George G Mead Junction
00h 19m from Cheverly
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Cheverly 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 Cheverly to Columbia?

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Fort George G Mead Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Cheverly and 15.2 miles from Columbia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Cheverly and Rain Showers near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Fort George G Mead Junction

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort George G Mead Junction, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort George G Mead Junction.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

11 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

20 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

Rockville station

31 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheverly and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 21.96 mi (35.34 km).

Cheverly

#1 Cheverly

Town in Maryland, United States

Population6,417
Coordinates38.9281700, -76.9158100
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
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#2 Columbia

Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2403800, -76.8394200
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Avenue (-76.91592, 38.92818)
End: (-76.839402, 39.240355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.05 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.74
2.14 gal · 8.1 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.37 $8.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.92 $9.84
Premium $4.95 $5.30 $10.60
Diesel $5.98 $6.40 $12.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cheverly and Columbia. The current time is 09:49:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.