How far is Columbia, MD from North East, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to North East, MD is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Community in Baltimore County Maryland
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and North East.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and North East.
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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
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight right
91 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
30.7 mi · 35 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun
1441 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 272 South: North East
1045 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North East Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · North East Road
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Continue on North Mauldin Avenue
2216 ft · 46 sec · North Mauldin Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1519 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Street
119 m · 25 sec · West Street
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Turn left onto South Mauldin Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · South Mauldin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Mauldin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and North East.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
30.7 mi · 00h 35m
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 Sunny leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny near North East.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to North East?
The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
White Marsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Columbia and 32.7 miles from North East.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.44 one way or $18.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near North East.
Stop Ideas Near White Marsh
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 White Marsh.
Pennsylvania Station
Aberdeen
BWI Rail Station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and North East. Straight-line distance: 54 mi (86.9 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North East
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,609 |
| Coordinates | 39.6001100, -75.9413300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: North East (-75.94133, 39.60011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.44 | $22.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.81 | $27.63 |
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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