How far is Havre de Grace, MD from Columbia, MD?
The driving distance from Havre de Grace, MD to Columbia, MD is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 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.
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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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Havre de Grace and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Havre de Grace and Columbia.
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Start on North Union Avenue
2108 ft · 56 sec · North Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Revolution Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Revolution Street
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Turn left onto Pulaski Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Pulaski Highway
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Continue on North Philadelphia Boulevard
1428 ft · 22 sec · North Philadelphia Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward MD 22 West
917 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aberdeen Thruway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Aberdeen Thruway
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Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Baltimore
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
16.1 mi · 19 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
6 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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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 Havre de Grace 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.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
16.1 mi · 00h 19m
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 Havre de Grace and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Havre de Grace to Columbia?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 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?
Rossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Havre de Grace and 28.3 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Havre de Grace and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Rossville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rossville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Havre de Grace and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 45.27 mi (72.86 km).
#1 Havre de Grace
City in Maryland, USA
| Population | 14,147 |
| Coordinates | 39.5492800, -76.0916200 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
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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