How far is Columbia, MD from Long Beach, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Long Beach, MD is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Long Beach.
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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
8.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 170: Linthicum, Odenton
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 170 South: Telegraph Road, Odenton
990 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Telegraph Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn left onto MD 32 East: Annapolis
1355 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Burns Crossing Road, Gambrills, Odenton
849 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Burns Crossing Road
3019 ft · 1 min · Burns Crossing Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Annapolis Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Annapolis Road
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Turn right onto Robert Crain Highway
5.6 mi · 9 min · Robert Crain Highway
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Continue on North West Crain Highway
10.4 mi · 15 min · North West Crain Highway
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Turn left onto Village Drive West
70 m · 11 sec · Village Drive West
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Turn right onto Old Crain Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Crain Highway
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Continue on Marlboro Pike
1.2 km · 2 min · Marlboro Pike
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Turn right onto Green Landing Road
1334 ft · 38 sec · Green Landing Road
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Take the ramp left toward MD 4 South
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stephanie Roper Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Stephanie Roper Highway
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Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard
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Continue on North Solomons Island Road
9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road
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Continue on South Solomons Island Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · South Solomons Island Road
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Turn left onto West End Boulevard
710 ft · 21 sec · West End Boulevard
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Turn right onto Saint Leonard Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Leonard Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Calvert Beach Road
44 m · 3 sec · Calvert Beach Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Calvert Beach Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Calvert Beach Road
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Turn slight right onto Bayview Avenue
2616 ft · 2 min · Bayview Avenue
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Continue on Valley Drive
1029 ft · 50 sec · Valley Drive
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Turn left onto Elm Road
129 m · 19 sec · Elm Road
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Turn right onto South Harbor Drive
567 ft · 26 sec · South Harbor Drive
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Turn left onto Long Beach Drive
959 ft · 44 sec · Long Beach Drive
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Turn right onto Bayview Road
43 m · 6 sec · Bayview Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bayview Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Long Beach.
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.
North West Crain Highway
Continue on North West Crain Highway
10.4 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Columbia and Mostly Clear near Long Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Upper Marlboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Columbia and 34.6 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.97 one way or $19.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Columbia and Mostly Clear near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Upper Marlboro
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 Upper Marlboro.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 57.43 mi (92.42 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Long Beach
Long Beach is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.4609600, -76.4688400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Beach (-76.46884, 38.46096)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
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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