How far is Columbia, MD from Deale, MD?

The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Deale, MD is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.59 mi
01h 10m
Flight
35.5 mi
57.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.5 mi
Kilometers
57.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.59 mi
Kilometers
73.37 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deale
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 PM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Sun, Apr 19, 1:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-19T11:02
Arrive Deale
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
9:30 PM EDT
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
Crownsville
MD

Census-designated place in Maryland, United Staes

From Columbia
22.8 mi
00h 35m
To Deale
22.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 665: Riva Road

    2898 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Aris T Allen Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2: Parole, Edgewater

    1794 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Solomons Island Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Solomons Island Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Muddy Creek Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Muddy Creek Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Swamp Circle Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Swamp Circle Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Deale Churchton Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Deale Churchton Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Drum Point Road

    1383 ft · 54 sec · Drum Point Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Owings Beach Road

    740 ft · 27 sec · Owings Beach Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Trapper Way

    51 m · 7 sec · Trapper Way

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Trapper Way

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 100 East
11.2 mi · 24%
Bay Bridge
7.79 mi · 17%
Muddy Creek Road
7.63 mi · 17%
I 97 South
5.71 mi · 13%
Solomons Island Road
3.36 mi · 7%
Old Annapolis Road
2 mi · 4%
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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crownsville
00h 35m from Columbia
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Columbia and Rain Showers near Deale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Crownsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Columbia and 22.8 miles from Deale.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Columbia and Rain Showers near Deale.

Stop Ideas Near Crownsville

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 Crownsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Laurel City Mayor

Laurel , MD
8103 Sandy Spring Rd, Laurel, MD 20707
Rating 4.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 8.8 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 Crownsville.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

20 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

24 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
BUS

Kent Island, MD

32 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Deale. Straight-line distance: 35.5 mi (57.13 km).

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#1 Columbia

Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2403800, -76.8394200
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Deale

#2 Deale

Census designated place

Population4,945
Coordinates38.7765100, -76.5552400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-76.83942, 39.24038)
End: Deale (-76.55524, 38.77651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.09 L · about $6.58
Round trip
$13.16
3.22 gal · 12.18 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.58 $13.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.40 $14.81
Premium $4.95 $7.98 $15.95
Diesel $5.98 $9.63 $19.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Deale. The current time is 11:02:10.

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.