How far is Columbia, MD from Drum Point, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Drum Point, MD is about 79 miles (127.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Drum Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Drum Point.
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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
8.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 170: Linthicum, Odenton
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 170 South: Telegraph Road, Odenton
990 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Telegraph Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn left onto MD 32 East: Annapolis
1355 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Burns Crossing Road, Gambrills, Odenton
849 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Burns Crossing Road
3019 ft · 1 min · Burns Crossing Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Annapolis Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Annapolis Road
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Turn right onto Robert Crain Highway
5.6 mi · 9 min · Robert Crain Highway
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Continue on North West Crain Highway
10.4 mi · 15 min · North West Crain Highway
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Turn left onto Village Drive West
70 m · 11 sec · Village Drive West
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Turn right onto Old Crain Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Crain Highway
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Continue on Marlboro Pike
1.2 km · 2 min · Marlboro Pike
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Turn right onto Green Landing Road
1334 ft · 38 sec · Green Landing Road
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Take the ramp left toward MD 4 South
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stephanie Roper Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Stephanie Roper Highway
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Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard
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Continue on North Solomons Island Road
9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road
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Continue on South Solomons Island Road
15.2 mi · 21 min · South Solomons Island Road
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Take the exit slight left
72 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Rousby Hall Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Rousby Hall Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rousby Hall Road
55 m · 4 sec · Rousby Hall Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Rousby Hall Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Rousby Hall Road
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Turn left onto Barreda Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Barreda Boulevard
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Turn left onto McMichaels Drive
13 m · 2 sec · McMichaels Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McMichaels Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Drum Point.
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.
South Solomons Island Road
Continue on South Solomons Island Road
15.2 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Columbia and Sunny near Drum Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Drum Point?
The road trip is about 79 miles (127.2 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Upper Marlboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Columbia and 39.5 miles from Drum Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Columbia and Sunny near Drum Point.
Stop Ideas Near Upper Marlboro
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 Upper Marlboro.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Drum Point. Straight-line distance: 66.93 mi (107.72 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Drum Point
Drum Point is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.3267900, -76.4260600 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Drum Point (-76.42606, 38.32679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.68 | $33.37 |
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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