How far is Columbia, MD from Glenn Dale, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Glenn Dale, MD is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Glenn Dale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Glenn Dale.
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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
565 ft · 26 sec · Clarksville Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Town Center
2112 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
4.2 mi · 6 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 32 East: Fort Meade
1957 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Shaker Drive, Eden Brook Drive
551 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Baltimore Washington Parkway South, Washington
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Powder Mill Road, Beltsville
1621 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Powder Mill Road
1566 ft · 36 sec · Powder Mill Road
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Turn right onto Soil Conservation Service Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Soil Conservation Service Road
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Continue on Soil Conservation Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Soil Conservation Road
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Continue on Good Luck Road
2091 ft · 44 sec · Good Luck Road
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Turn left onto Greenbelt Road
1 mi · 2 min · Greenbelt Road
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Turn right onto Lanham Severn Road
534 ft · 13 sec · Lanham Severn Road
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Turn right
57 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Glenn Dale.
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.
Patuxent Freeway
Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
6.68 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glenn Dale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Glenn Dale?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Fort George G Mead Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Columbia and 12.2 miles from Glenn Dale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glenn Dale.
Stop Ideas Near Fort George G Mead Junction
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort George G Mead Junction.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Glenn Dale. Straight-line distance: 17.49 mi (28.15 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glenn Dale
Census designated place in Maryland, United States
| Population | 13,466 |
| Coordinates | 38.9876100, -76.8205300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glenn Dale (-76.82053, 38.98761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
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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