How far is Long Beach, MD from Columbia, MD?
The driving distance from Long Beach, MD to Columbia, MD is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Columbia.
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Start on Bayview Road
43 m · 11 sec · Bayview Road
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Turn left onto Long Beach Drive
959 ft · 42 sec · Long Beach Drive
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Turn right onto South Harbor Drive
567 ft · 26 sec · South Harbor Drive
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Turn left onto Elm Road
129 m · 20 sec · Elm Road
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Turn right onto Valley Drive
1029 ft · 45 sec · Valley Drive
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Continue on Bayview Avenue
2616 ft · 2 min · Bayview Avenue
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Continue on Calvert Beach Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Calvert Beach Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saint Leonard Road
4 m · 1 sec · Saint Leonard Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Leonard Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Leonard Road
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Turn left onto West End Boulevard
631 ft · 19 sec · West End Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Solomons Island Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · South Solomons Island Road
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Continue on North Solomons Island Road
9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road
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Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard
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Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Stephanie Roper Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301 North: Baltimore
1781 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Crain Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Crain Highway
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Continue on South East Crain Highway
10.8 mi · 16 min · South East Crain Highway
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Continue on Robert Crain Highway
7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 100: Ellicott City, Gibson Island
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 100 West: Ellicott City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 18 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 Long Beach and Columbia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Long Beach and Mostly Cloudy near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Columbia?
The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Queen Anne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Long Beach and 37.1 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Long Beach and Mostly Cloudy near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Queen Anne
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 Queen Anne.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 57.43 mi (92.42 km).
#1 Long Beach
Long Beach is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.4609600, -76.4688400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.96 | $23.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.88 | $25.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.55 | $31.10 |
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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