How far is Grasonville, MD from Columbia, MD?
The driving distance from Grasonville, MD to Columbia, MD is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grasonville and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grasonville and Columbia.
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Start on Perrys Corner Road
25 m · 10 sec · Perrys Corner Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1011 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Chester River Beach Road
1606 ft · 44 sec · Chester River Beach Road
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Take the ramp left
895 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
16.3 mi · 23 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
2056 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway
8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
729 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
17.5 mi · 24 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 Grasonville 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
Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
17.5 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Grasonville and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grasonville to Columbia?
The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Severna Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Grasonville and 22.8 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39 miles (62.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grasonville and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Severna Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Severna Park.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
Kent Island, MD
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grasonville and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 38.97 mi (62.71 km).
#1 Grasonville
Census designated place
| Population | 3,425 |
| Coordinates | 38.9581700, -76.2102300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 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 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.98 | $15.95 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
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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