How far is Deale, MD from Columbia, MD?
The driving distance from Deale, MD to Columbia, MD is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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.
Census-designated place in Maryland, United Staes
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deale and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deale and Columbia.
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Start on Trapper Way
51 m · 13 sec · Trapper Way
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Turn left onto Owings Beach Road
740 ft · 28 sec · Owings Beach Road
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Turn right onto Drum Point Road
1383 ft · 50 sec · Drum Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Deale Road
72 m · 7 sec · Deale Road
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Continue on Deale Churchton Road
1 km · 1 min · Deale Churchton Road
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Turn left onto Swamp Circle Road
2 mi · 5 min · Swamp Circle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Muddy Creek Road
7.6 mi · 12 min · Muddy Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Solomons Island Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Solomons Island Road
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Continue on Solomons Island Road
47 m · 9 sec · Solomons Island Road
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 665 West, US 301, I 97, US 50: Aris T Allen Boulevard
1035 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aris T Allen Boulevard
1 km · 53 sec · Aris T Allen Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I 97, US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington, Baltimore
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore
1 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 100: Ellicott City, Gibson Island
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 100 West: Ellicott City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 18 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South: Washington
3071 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike
2504 ft · 31 sec · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
2076 ft · 51 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 Deale and Columbia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 00h 18m
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 Deale and Rain Showers near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deale to Columbia?
The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Crownsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Deale and 23.2 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Deale and Rain Showers near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Crownsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Laurel City Mayor
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crownsville.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deale and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 35.5 mi (57.13 km).
#1 Deale
Census designated place
| Population | 4,945 |
| Coordinates | 38.7765100, -76.5552400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.839402, 39.240355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
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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