How far is Columbia, MD from Baltimore Highlands, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Baltimore Highlands, MD is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Baltimore Highlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Baltimore Highlands.
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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
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie, Key Bridge
3050 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
1.4 km · 1 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lansdowne, Maryland Food Bank
764 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Hollins Ferry Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Hollins Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Daisy Avenue
2149 ft · 1 min · Daisy Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Annapolis Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Annapolis Road
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Turn left onto Virginia Avenue
1390 ft · 50 sec · Virginia Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Street
37 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Baltimore Highlands.
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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
5.66 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Baltimore Highlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Baltimore Highlands?
The road trip is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
West Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Columbia and 8.3 miles from Baltimore Highlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Baltimore Highlands.
Stop Ideas Near West Elkridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Relay Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Elkridge.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Baltimore Highlands. Straight-line distance: 10.86 mi (17.48 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baltimore Highlands
Baltimore Highlands is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2331600, -76.6366300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baltimore Highlands (-76.63663, 39.23316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
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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