How far is Perryman, MD from Columbia, MD?

The driving distance from Perryman, MD to Columbia, MD is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.9 mi
00h 53m
Flight
37.44 mi
60.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.44 mi
Kilometers
60.25 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.9 mi
Kilometers
77.09 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Wed, Apr 15, 9:03 AM EDT
Return by in Perryman
Wed, Apr 15, 9:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Perryman
2026-04-15T08:10
Arrive Columbia
Wed, Apr 15, 9:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Perryman
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rosedale
MD

City in Mississippi, United States

From Perryman
23.9 mi
00h 26m
To Columbia
24 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Perryman Road

    1132 ft · 31 sec · Perryman Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Perryman Road

    52 m · 11 sec · Perryman Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Perryman Road

    556 ft · 19 sec · Perryman Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Spesutia Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Spesutia Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Philadelphia Boulevard

    2480 ft · 1 min · South Philadelphia Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pulaski Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Riverside Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Riverside Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Baltimore

    2272 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  13. 13

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  14. 14

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  15. 15

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  17. 17

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    6 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South: Washington

    3071 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

    2504 ft · 31 sec · Columbia Pike

  23. 23

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

    2076 ft · 51 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Perryman 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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
5 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
14.2 mi · 30%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 25%
Express Toll Lanes
7.68 mi · 16%
MD 100 West
5.48 mi · 11%
Riverside Parkway
1.8 mi · 4%
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

11.9 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosedale
00h 26m from Perryman
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Perryman and Partly Cloudy near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Perryman to Columbia?

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Rosedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Perryman and 24 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.91 one way or $13.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rosedale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rosedale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Aberdeen

37 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

46 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Perryman and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 37.44 mi (60.25 km).

Perryman

#1 Perryman

Census designated place

Population2,342
Coordinates39.4695500, -76.2044000
Altitude13
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: Perryman Road (-76.204328, 39.469548)
End: (-76.839402, 39.240355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.91
Round trip
$13.81
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.91 $13.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.77 $15.54
Premium $4.95 $8.37 $16.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.11 $20.21

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Perryman and Columbia. The current time is 08:10:31.

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.