How far is Green Haven, MD from Columbia, MD?
The driving distance from Green Haven, MD to Columbia, MD is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Green Haven and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Haven and Columbia.
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Start on 207th Street
613 ft · 33 sec · 207th Street
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Turn left onto Outing Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Outing Avenue
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Turn right onto Mountain Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Mountain Road
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Turn left onto MD 100 West
1023 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
16.8 mi · 23 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 Green Haven and Columbia.
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.
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
16.8 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Green Haven and Partly Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Green Haven to Columbia?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Severn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Green Haven and 11.6 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Green Haven and Partly Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Severn
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 Severn.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Green Haven and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 17.1 mi (27.52 km).
#1 Green Haven
Neighborhood of Pasadena, Maryland, United States
| Population | 19,326 |
| Coordinates | 39.1395500, -76.5477400 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.63 | $7.27 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
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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