How far is Londontowne, MD from Columbia, MD?

The driving distance from Londontowne, MD to Columbia, MD is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.62 mi
00h 41m
Flight
26.3 mi
42.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.3 mi
Kilometers
42.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.62 mi
Kilometers
55.72 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM EDT
Return by in Londontowne
Thu, Apr 16, 2:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Londontowne
2026-04-16T01:25
Arrive Columbia
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Londontowne
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Somerset
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Londontowne
17.4 mi
00h 20m
To Columbia
17.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Londontowne and Columbia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Londontowne and Columbia.

  1. 1

    Start on Tacoma Road

    72 m · 17 sec · Tacoma Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Londontown Road

    2364 ft · 1 min · Londontown Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mayo Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Mayo Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Solomons Island Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Solomons Island Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Solomons Island Road

    47 m · 9 sec · Solomons Island Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 665 West, US 301, I 97, US 50: Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1035 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1 km · 53 sec · Aris T Allen Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 97, US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington, Baltimore

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore

    1 km · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    7 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 100: Ellicott City, Gibson Island

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 100 West: Ellicott City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    12.9 mi · 18 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South: Washington

    3071 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

    2504 ft · 31 sec · Columbia Pike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice

    2076 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Londontowne and Columbia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 97 North
13.6 mi · 39%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 37%
Solomons Island Road
2.62 mi · 8%
I 97
1 mi · 3%
Mayo Road
0.83 mi · 2%
MD 100 West
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

12.9 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
00h 20m from Londontowne
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Londontowne 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 Londontowne to Columbia?

The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Londontowne and 17.3 miles from Columbia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Londontowne and Partly Sunny near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Somerset

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Somerset and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somerset.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

30 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

39 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Londontowne and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 26.3 mi (42.32 km).

Londontowne

#1 Londontowne

Unincorporated area in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Population8,018
Coordinates38.9334500, -76.5494100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Columbia

Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2403800, -76.8394200
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma Road (-76.549216, 38.933562)
End: (-76.839402, 39.240355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.97
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.98 $9.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.61 $11.22
Premium $4.95 $6.04 $12.09
Diesel $5.98 $7.30 $14.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Londontowne and Columbia. The current time is 01:25:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.