How far is Columbia, MD from Riviera Beach, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Riviera Beach, MD is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Riviera Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Riviera 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
15.5 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1653 ft · 26 sec · Arundel Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Edwin Raynor Boulevard
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Edwin Raynor Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Edwin Raynor Boulevard
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Continue on Fort Smallwood Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Fort Smallwood Road
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Continue on Riviera Drive
2589 ft · 1 min · Riviera Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue
30 m · 7 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto Glen Road
1397 ft · 1 min · Glen Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Glen Road
37 m · 7 sec · Glen Road
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Turn right onto Gina Court
65 m · 9 sec · Gina Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gina Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Riviera 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.
MD 100 East
Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 00h 21m
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 Riviera Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Riviera Beach?
The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Severn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Columbia and 12.7 miles from Riviera Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $6.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Riviera Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Severn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Severn.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Riviera Beach. Straight-line distance: 18.45 mi (29.7 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riviera Beach
Riviera Beach is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1667800, -76.5080200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riviera Beach (-76.50802, 39.16678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $4.33 | $8.67 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $5.59 | $11.19 |
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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