How far is Columbia, MD from Aberdeen, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Aberdeen, MD is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Aberdeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Aberdeen.
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Start on MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
123 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Clarksville Pike
1031 ft · 19 sec · Clarksville Pike
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Continue on Clarksville Pike
2328 ft · 56 sec · Clarksville Pike
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Turn straight onto Old Annapolis Road
2 mi · 4 min · Old Annapolis Road
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Take the ramp left toward MD 100 East
1160 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore
1584 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight right
91 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
15.3 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
1329 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center
810 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto West Bel Air Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bel Air Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bel Air Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Aberdeen.
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.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
15.3 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Aberdeen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Aberdeen?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Rosedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Columbia and 24.9 miles from Aberdeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Aberdeen.
Stop Ideas Near Rosedale
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 Rosedale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 40.58 mi (65.31 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aberdeen
City in Harford County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 15,964 |
| Coordinates | 39.5095600, -76.1641200 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aberdeen (-76.16412, 39.50956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
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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