How far is Columbia, MD from Davidsonville, MD?

The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Davidsonville, MD is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.99 mi
00h 50m
Flight
24.69 mi
39.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.69 mi
Kilometers
39.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.99 mi
Kilometers
57.92 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davidsonville
Fri, Nov 6, 3:31 PM EST
Return by in Columbia
Fri, Nov 6, 4:21 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-11-06T14:40
Arrive Davidsonville
Fri, Nov 6, 3:31 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Kensington
MD

Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Columbia
18 mi
00h 25m
To Davidsonville
18 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Davidsonville.

  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

    10.9 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 97: Annapolis, Baltimore

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    2889 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 West, US 301 South: Richmond, Washington

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · John Hanson Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 424: Davidsonville Road, Crofton, Davidsonville

    3095 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Davidsonville Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Davidsonville Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Birdsville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 100 East
11.2 mi · 31%
Bay Bridge
7.79 mi · 22%
I 97 South
5.71 mi · 16%
John Hanson Highway
3.92 mi · 11%
Davidsonville Road
3.45 mi · 10%
Old Annapolis Road
2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

MD 100 East

Merge slight left

10.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 25m from Columbia
Leave By
4:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Columbia and Chance Rain Showers near Davidsonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Davidsonville?

The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Columbia and 18 miles from Davidsonville.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Columbia and Chance Rain Showers near Davidsonville.

Stop Ideas Near Kensington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kensington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

15 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

29 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

32 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Davidsonville. Straight-line distance: 24.69 mi (39.73 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 Davidsonville

Davidsonville is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9228900, -76.6283000
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-76.83942, 39.24038)
End: Davidsonville (-76.6283, 38.92289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $5.02
Round trip
$10.05
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.02 $10.05
Mid-grade $4.57 $5.81 $11.61
Premium $4.89 $6.21 $12.43
Diesel $6.30 $8.00 $16.01

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Davidsonville. The current time is 14:40:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.