How far is Columbia, MD from Londontowne, MD?

The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Londontowne, MD is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
33.47 mi
00h 49m
Flight
26.3 mi
42.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.3 mi
Kilometers
42.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.47 mi
Kilometers
53.87 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Londontowne
Thu, Apr 16, 3:51 AM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Thu, Apr 16, 4:40 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 Londontowne
Thu, Apr 16, 3:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Somerset
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Columbia
16.7 mi
00h 24m
To Londontowne
16.7 mi
00h 24m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.9 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 97: Annapolis, Baltimore

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    2889 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 665: Riva Road

    2898 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Aris T Allen Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2: Parole, Edgewater

    1794 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Solomons Island Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Solomons Island Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mayo Road

    1978 ft · 60 sec · Mayo Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Oakwood Road

    2033 ft · 2 min · Oakwood Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Chesapeake Drive

    128 m · 19 sec · Chesapeake Drive

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Rockhold Road

    634 ft · 30 sec · Rockhold Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Londontown Road

    34 m · 7 sec · Londontown Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Tacoma Road

    72 m · 10 sec · Tacoma Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tacoma Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 100 East
11.2 mi · 33%
Bay Bridge
7.79 mi · 23%
I 97 South
5.71 mi · 17%
Solomons Island Road
2.34 mi · 7%
Old Annapolis Road
2 mi · 6%
US 50 East
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MD 100 East

Merge slight left

10.9 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
00h 24m from Columbia
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Londontowne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Columbia and 16.7 miles from Londontowne.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Somerset

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Somerset and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somerset.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

30 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

39 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Londontowne. Straight-line distance: 26.3 mi (42.32 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Columbia

Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2403800, -76.8394200
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Londontowne

#2 Londontowne

Unincorporated area in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Population8,018
Coordinates38.9334500, -76.5494100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-76.83942, 39.24038)
End: Londontowne (-76.54941, 38.93345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.47 L · about $4.82
Round trip
$9.64
2.36 gal · 8.94 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.82 $9.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.43 $10.85
Premium $4.95 $5.85 $11.69
Diesel $5.98 $7.06 $14.11

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 Londontowne. The current time is 03:01:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.