How far is Landover, MD from Columbia, MD?
The driving distance from Landover, 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 21.4 miles (34.4 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 EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Landover and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Landover and Columbia.
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Start on Dorman Street
732 ft · 36 sec · Dorman Street
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Turn left onto Standish Drive
50 m · 12 sec · Standish Drive
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Turn left onto Munsey Street
550 ft · 26 sec · Munsey Street
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Turn right onto Warner Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Warner Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cooper Lane
656 ft · 21 sec · Cooper Lane
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Turn left onto Annapolis Road
2779 ft · 56 sec · Annapolis Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 295: Baltimore, Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
1172 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
19.1 mi · 26 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
1622 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
7.9 mi · 11 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 Landover 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.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
19.1 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Landover and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Landover 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?
Fort George G Mead Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Landover and 15.1 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.23 one way or $8.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Landover and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Fort George G Mead Junction
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 Fort George G Mead Junction.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Landover and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 21.39 mi (34.42 km).
#1 Landover
Landover is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9340000, -76.8966400 |
| 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: 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 | $3.96 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $5.24 | $10.47 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $6.74 | $13.49 |
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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