How far is Columbia, MD from Charles Village, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Charles Village, MD is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Charles Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Charles Village.
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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
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street North
1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Russell Street
1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
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Continue on South Paca Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Paca Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Paca Street
77 m · 11 sec · North Paca Street
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Turn right onto West Madison Street
32 m · 11 sec · West Madison Street
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Turn left onto North Eutaw Street
830 ft · 25 sec · North Eutaw Street
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Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
54 m · 8 sec · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto West Read Street
79 m · 11 sec · West Read Street
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Continue on West Chase Street
623 ft · 26 sec · West Chase Street
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Turn slight left onto North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
127 m · 18 sec · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Biddle Street
1448 ft · 55 sec · West Biddle Street
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Turn left onto North Calvert Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · North Calvert Street
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Turn right onto East 28th Street
118 m · 18 sec · East 28th Street
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Turn left onto Guilford Avenue
121 m · 14 sec · Guilford Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Guilford Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Charles Village.
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
9.03 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Charles Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Charles Village?
The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 10.1 miles from Columbia and 10.1 miles from Charles Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Charles Village.
Stop Ideas Near Elkridge
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 Elkridge.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Charles Village. Straight-line distance: 13.38 mi (21.53 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charles Village
Charles Village is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3231600, -76.6133000 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charles Village (-76.6133, 39.32316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.94 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
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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