How far is Columbia, MD from Garrison, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Garrison, MD is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Garrison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Garrison.
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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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Take the ramp straight toward US 29 North: Baltimore
1475 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
3.9 mi · 5 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
1056 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 695 North: New York, Towson
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
5 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 140: Pikesville, Garrison
1189 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 140 North: Garrison
796 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Reisterstown Road
2 mi · 4 min · Reisterstown Road
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Turn right onto Kenmar Avenue
52 m · 35 sec · Kenmar Avenue
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Turn uturn onto Kenmar Avenue
36 m · 5 sec · Kenmar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kenmar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Garrison.
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.
Baltimore Beltway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
5 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Garrison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Garrison?
The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Milford Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Columbia and 8.8 miles from Garrison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Garrison.
Stop Ideas Near Milford Mill
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 Milford Mill.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Garrison. Straight-line distance: 12.19 mi (19.62 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garrison
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 8,823 |
| Coordinates | 39.4059400, -76.7605300 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garrison (-76.76053, 39.40594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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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