How far is Columbia, MD from Woodmore, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Woodmore, MD is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Woodmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Woodmore.
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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
565 ft · 26 sec · Clarksville Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Town Center
2112 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
4.2 mi · 6 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 32 East: Fort Meade
1957 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Shaker Drive, Eden Brook Drive
551 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington
3124 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right
1646 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
1348 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 202 South: Upper Marlboro
1203 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Landover Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Landover Road
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Turn left onto Lottsford Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lottsford Road
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Continue on Woodmore Road
776 ft · 21 sec · Woodmore Road
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Continue on Woodmore Road
683 ft · 21 sec · Woodmore Road
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Turn slight right
12 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Woodmore.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Columbia and Rain Showers Likely near Woodmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Woodmore?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Calverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Columbia and 16.6 miles from Woodmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Columbia and Rain Showers Likely near Woodmore.
Stop Ideas Near Calverton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Calverton.
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Woodmore. Straight-line distance: 22.14 mi (35.63 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodmore
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,936 |
| Coordinates | 38.9212200, -76.8030300 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodmore (-76.80303, 38.92122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
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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