How far is Columbia, MD from Goddard, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Goddard, MD is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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 37m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Goddard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Goddard.
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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
9.5 mi · 13 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, U.S. Park Police
1205 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Southway
824 ft · 30 sec · Southway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenbelt Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Greenbelt Road
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Turn right onto Cipriano Road
677 ft · 26 sec · Cipriano Road
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Turn left
129 m · 31 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 Goddard.
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-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
9.5 mi · 00h 13m
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 leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Goddard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Goddard?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 Goddard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 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 around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Goddard.
Stop Ideas Near Fort George G Mead Junction
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 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 Goddard. Straight-line distance: 17.35 mi (27.92 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goddard
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 6,177 |
| Coordinates | 38.9895500, -76.8533100 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goddard (-76.85331, 38.98955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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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