How far is Landover Hills, MD from Columbia, MD?
The driving distance from Landover Hills, MD to Columbia, MD is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Landover Hills and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Landover Hills and Columbia.
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Start on 71st Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · 71st Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on 71st Avenue
1243 ft · 59 sec · 71st Avenue
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Turn right onto Annapolis Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Annapolis Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1779 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Baltimore
16.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
1649 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 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 Landover Hills 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.
I-95 North
Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Baltimore
16.3 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Landover Hills 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 Landover Hills to Columbia?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
West Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Landover Hills and 14.4 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Landover Hills and Rain Showers near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near West Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Rockville City Hall
City of Bowie
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Laurel.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Landover Hills and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 20.73 mi (33.36 km).
#1 Landover Hills
Town of in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,635 |
| Coordinates | 38.9431700, -76.8922000 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
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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