How far is Columbia, MD from Timonium, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Timonium, MD is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Timonium.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Timonium.
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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
3.9 mi · 5 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
1056 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 695 North: New York, Towson
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
10.9 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83 North: Timonium, York PA
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Timonium, Timonium Road East
1352 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto West Timonium Road
1775 ft · 54 sec · West Timonium Road
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Turn right onto York Road
1135 ft · 32 sec · York Road
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Turn left onto Northwood Drive
1504 ft · 54 sec · Northwood Drive
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Turn right onto Vista Lane
133 m · 19 sec · Vista Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vista Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Timonium.
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.
Baltimore Beltway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
10.9 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Columbia and Scattered Rain Showers near Timonium.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Timonium?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Lochearn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Columbia and 11.9 miles from Timonium.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Columbia and Scattered Rain Showers near Timonium.
Stop Ideas Near Lochearn
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 Lochearn.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Timonium. Straight-line distance: 17.96 mi (28.9 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Timonium
Timonium is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4370500, -76.6196900 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Timonium (-76.61969, 39.43705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.96 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $5.29 | $10.59 |
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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