How far is Columbia, MD from Brooklyn Park, MD?

The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Brooklyn Park, MD is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
18.36 mi
00h 29m
Flight
11.97 mi
19.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.97 mi
Kilometers
19.26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.36 mi
Kilometers
29.55 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Wed, Apr 15, 2:55 PM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Wed, Apr 15, 3:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-15T14:26
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Wed, Apr 15, 2:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
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
Elkridge
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Columbia
9.2 mi
00h 14m
To Brooklyn Park
9.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Brooklyn Park.

  1. 1

    Start on MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice

    123 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Clarksville Pike

    1031 ft · 19 sec · Clarksville Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Clarksville Pike

    2328 ft · 56 sec · Clarksville Pike

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Old Annapolis Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Annapolis Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward MD 100 East

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore

    1584 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie, Key Bridge

    3050 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 170 North: North Linthicum

    2066 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Camp Meade Road

    2370 ft · 1 min · North Camp Meade Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Belle Grove Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Belle Grove Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1251 ft · 45 sec · 6th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Marshall Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Marshall Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marshall Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
5.96 mi · 32%
MD 100 East
3.43 mi · 19%
Baltimore Beltway
2.92 mi · 16%
Old Annapolis Road
2 mi · 11%
Belle Grove Road
1.67 mi · 9%
Clarksville Pike
0.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
12 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkridge
00h 14m from Columbia
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Columbia and Partly Cloudy near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Columbia and 9.2 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Columbia and Partly Cloudy near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near Elkridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elkridge, 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 Elkridge.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

32 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

40 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 11.97 mi (19.26 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Columbia

Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2403800, -76.8394200
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2284400, -76.6163600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-76.83942, 39.24038)
End: Brooklyn Park (-76.61636, 39.22844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $2.66
Round trip
$5.31
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.66 $5.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.99 $5.98
Premium $4.95 $3.22 $6.44
Diesel $5.98 $3.89 $7.77

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 14:26:31.

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.