How far is Easton, MD from Columbia, MD?

The driving distance from Easton, MD to Columbia, MD is about 66.5 miles (107 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.48 mi
01h 17m
Flight
52.11 mi
83.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.11 mi
Kilometers
83.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.48 mi
Kilometers
106.99 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Sat, Apr 18, 1:43 AM EDT
Return by in Easton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Easton
2026-04-18T00:25
Arrive Columbia
Sat, Apr 18, 1:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Easton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cape Saint Claire
MD

Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

From Easton
33.3 mi
00h 38m
To Columbia
33.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Easton and Columbia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Easton and Columbia.

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    1769 ft · 1 min · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Glebe Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Glebe Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Easton Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Easton Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    152 m · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Ocean Gateway

    35.7 mi · 50 min · Ocean Gateway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

    2056 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

    729 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    17.5 mi · 24 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South: Washington

    3071 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

    2504 ft · 31 sec · Columbia Pike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice

    2076 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Easton and Columbia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
35.7 mi · 54%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
17.5 mi · 26%
Governor Ritchie Highway
8.04 mi · 12%
Easton Parkway
1.3 mi · 2%
Arundel Expressway
1.15 mi · 2%
Glebe Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Gateway

Merge slight right onto Ocean Gateway

35.7 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Saint Claire
00h 38m from Easton
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Easton and Mostly Sunny near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Easton to Columbia?

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Cape Saint Claire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Easton and 33.2 miles from Columbia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Easton and Mostly Sunny near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Cape Saint Claire

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cape Saint Claire, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cape Saint Claire.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

20 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

38 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Easton and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 52.11 mi (83.87 km).

Easton

#1 Easton

Town and the county seat of Talbot County, Maryland, United States

Population16,611
Coordinates38.7742800, -76.0763300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
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#2 Columbia

Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2403800, -76.8394200
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: South Washington Street (-76.076268, 38.774285)
End: (-76.839402, 39.240355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.88 L · about $9.60
Round trip
$19.20
4.7 gal · 17.76 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.60 $19.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.81 $21.62
Premium $4.95 $11.64 $23.28
Diesel $5.98 $14.05 $28.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Easton and Columbia. The current time is 00:25:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.