How far is Columbia, MD from Kingstown, MD?

The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Kingstown, MD is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.48 mi
01h 42m
Flight
42.25 mi
68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.25 mi
Kilometers
68 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.48 mi
Kilometers
113.43 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingstown
Thu, Apr 16, 4:43 AM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Thu, Apr 16, 6:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-16T03:01
Arrive Kingstown
Thu, Apr 16, 4:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Stevensville
MD

Town in Montana, USA

From Columbia
35.2 mi
00h 51m
To Kingstown
35.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.5 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1653 ft · 26 sec · Arundel Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

    919 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 213 North

    1814 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Centreville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Commerce Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Church Hill Road

    14.5 mi · 22 min · Church Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Fey Road

    49 m · 7 sec · Fey Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fey Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
24.8 mi · 35%
MD 100 East
15.8 mi · 22%
Church Hill Road
14.5 mi · 21%
Governor Ritchie Highway
6.08 mi · 9%
Ritchie Highway
2.36 mi · 3%
Centreville Road
2.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

19.1 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stevensville
00h 51m from Columbia
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Columbia and Partly Sunny near Kingstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stevensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Columbia and 35.3 miles from Kingstown.

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

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.17 one way or $20.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Columbia and Partly Sunny near Kingstown.

Stop Ideas Near Stevensville

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

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

BUS

Kent Island, MD

7 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

29 mi away
29137 Newman Road
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

40 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

45 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Kingstown. Straight-line distance: 42.25 mi (68 km).

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#1 Columbia

Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2403800, -76.8394200
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Kingstown

#2 Kingstown

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population1,733
Coordinates39.2048300, -76.0513300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-76.83942, 39.24038)
End: Kingstown (-76.05133, 39.20483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.41 L · about $10.17
Round trip
$20.35
4.98 gal · 18.82 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.17 $20.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.45 $22.90
Premium $4.95 $12.34 $24.67
Diesel $5.98 $14.89 $29.78

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Kingstown. The current time is 03:01:14.

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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.