How far is Columbia, MD from Gambrills, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Gambrills, MD is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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 Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Gambrills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Gambrills.
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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
1624 ft · 42 sec · Annapolis Road
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Turn left onto Gambrills Road
145 m · 16 sec · Gambrills Road
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Turn right onto Maple Road
980 ft · 43 sec · Maple Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Gambrills.
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.
MD 100 East
Merge slight left
8.59 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Columbia and Chance Rain Showers near Gambrills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Gambrills?
The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Severn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Columbia and 9.2 miles from Gambrills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.58 one way or $5.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 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 Gambrills.
Stop Ideas Near Severn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Severn.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Gambrills. Straight-line distance: 15.18 mi (24.43 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gambrills
Gambrills is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0670500, -76.6652400 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gambrills (-76.66524, 39.06705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.97 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
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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