How far is Columbia, MD from Linganore, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Linganore, MD is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Linganore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Linganore.
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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
4.3 mi · 6 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 27: Damascus, Mount Airy
1829 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Prospect Road
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Continue on Old Annapolis Road
1 km · 1 min · Old Annapolis Road
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Turn right onto Woodville Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Woodville Road
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Turn left onto Glissans Mill Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Glissans Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glissans Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Linganore.
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 70 West
Merge slight left
10 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Linganore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Linganore?
The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Columbia and 16.5 miles from Linganore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Linganore.
Stop Ideas Near Sykesville
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 Sykesville.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Linganore. Straight-line distance: 24.06 mi (38.72 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Linganore
Linganore is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4403800, -77.2080400 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linganore (-77.20804, 39.44038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $3.93 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
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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