How far is Columbia, MD from Algonquin, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Algonquin, MD is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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 02h 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 Algonquin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Algonquin.
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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
15.5 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1653 ft · 26 sec · Arundel Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway
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Turn left onto Ritchie Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway
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Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
919 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
33.3 mi · 48 min
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Turn right onto Maryland Avenue
3265 ft · 2 min · Maryland Avenue
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Continue on Muse Street
111 m · 17 sec · Muse Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gay Street
112 m · 16 sec · Gay Street
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Turn right onto Poplar Street
124 m · 13 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on Locust Street
2927 ft · 2 min · Locust Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Glenburn Avenue
75 m · 13 sec · Glenburn Avenue
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Turn right onto Glasgow Street
3130 ft · 2 min · Glasgow Street
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Continue on Sandy Hill Road
1 km · 3 min · Sandy Hill Road
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Turn left onto Shawnee Road
574 ft · 25 sec · Shawnee Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shawnee Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Algonquin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 50 East
Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
33.3 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers leaving Columbia and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Algonquin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Algonquin?
The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Stevensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Columbia and 41.7 miles from Algonquin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.01 one way or $24.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Columbia and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Algonquin.
Stop Ideas Near Stevensville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Algonquin. Straight-line distance: 60.16 mi (96.82 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Algonquin
Algonquin is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5829000, -76.1057700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Algonquin (-76.10577, 38.5829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $12.01 | $24.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.56 | $29.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.58 | $35.16 |
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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