How far is Columbia, MD from Edgemere, MD?

The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Edgemere, MD is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
29.3 mi
00h 43m
Flight
20.95 mi
33.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.95 mi
Kilometers
33.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.3 mi
Kilometers
47.15 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgemere
Sun, Apr 19, 7:44 AM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Sun, Apr 19, 8:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-19T07:00
Arrive Edgemere
Sun, Apr 19, 7:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 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
Rosemont
MD

Village in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Columbia
14.7 mi
00h 21m
To Edgemere
14.7 mi
00h 21m

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
10 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.2 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 150: Eastern Avenue

    1335 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 150 East: Eastern Avenue, East Essex

    78 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto MD 151 South

    1126 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Point Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Point Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    2191 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Beltway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 151: Sparrows Point

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 151 South: North Point Boulevard, Sparrows Point, North Point State Park

    969 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Point Boulevard

    843 ft · 20 sec · North Point Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Point Road

    2488 ft · 1 min · North Point Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lynch Road

    38 m · 4 sec · Lynch Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lynch Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
15.8 mi · 54%
MD 100 East
3.43 mi · 12%
Baltimore Beltway
3.41 mi · 12%
Old Annapolis Road
2 mi · 7%
North Point Boulevard
1.28 mi · 4%
Eastern Avenue
0.77 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

11.2 mi · 00h 14m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosemont
00h 21m from Columbia
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Columbia and Rain Showers near Edgemere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Rosemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Columbia and 14.7 miles from Edgemere.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rosemont

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

8 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

37 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

45 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Edgemere. Straight-line distance: 20.95 mi (33.71 km).

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#1 Columbia

Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2403800, -76.8394200
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Edgemere

#2 Edgemere

Census designated place

Population8,669
Coordinates39.2420500, -76.4480200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-76.83942, 39.24038)
End: Edgemere (-76.44802, 39.24205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.91 L · about $4.21
Round trip
$8.42
2.06 gal · 7.82 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.21 $8.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.74 $9.47
Premium $4.95 $5.10 $10.21
Diesel $5.98 $6.16 $12.32

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 Edgemere. The current time is 07:00:53.

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.