How far is Columbia, MD from Lansdowne, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Lansdowne, MD is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Lansdowne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Lansdowne.
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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
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore
1584 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie, Key Bridge
3050 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
1.4 km · 1 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lansdowne, Maryland Food Bank
764 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Hollins Ferry Road
1917 ft · 1 min · Hollins Ferry Road
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Turn sharp left onto Hammonds Ferry Road
2877 ft · 1 min · Hammonds Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Clyde Avenue
1232 ft · 42 sec · Clyde Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clyde Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Lansdowne.
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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
5.66 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 Lansdowne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Lansdowne?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
West Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Columbia and 7.5 miles from Lansdowne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.06 one way or $4.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Lansdowne.
Stop Ideas Near West Elkridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Relay Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Elkridge.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Lansdowne. Straight-line distance: 9.58 mi (15.42 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lansdowne
Lansdowne is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2451100, -76.6605200 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lansdowne (-76.66052, 39.24511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.06 | $4.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $2.54 | $5.09 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
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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