How far is Columbia, MD from White Marsh, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to White Marsh, MD is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and White Marsh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and White Marsh.
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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
6.4 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Take the exit slight left toward MD 43: White Marsh, Middle River
2376 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto White Marsh Boulevard
3002 ft · 56 sec · White Marsh Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 7
1306 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 7
70 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Industrial Park Road
599 ft · 16 sec · Industrial Park Road
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Turn right onto Philadelphia Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Philadelphia Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Philadelphia Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and White Marsh.
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.
Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.39 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Columbia and Rain Showers near White Marsh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to White Marsh?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Rosemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Columbia and 16 miles from White Marsh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Columbia and Rain Showers near White Marsh.
Stop Ideas Near Rosemont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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BWI Rail Station
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New Carrollton station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and White Marsh. Straight-line distance: 23.92 mi (38.49 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 White Marsh
Community in Baltimore County Maryland
| Population | 9,513 |
| Coordinates | 39.3837200, -76.4321800 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Marsh (-76.43218, 39.38372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
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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