How far is Rising Sun, MD from Columbia, MD?
The driving distance from Rising Sun, MD to Columbia, MD is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 09m.
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.
Community in Baltimore County Maryland
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rising Sun and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rising Sun and Columbia.
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Start on South Queen Street
22 m · 9 sec · South Queen Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2243 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Rising Sun Road
2649 ft · 51 sec · Rising Sun Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jacob Tome Highway
64 m · 4 sec · Jacob Tome Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Jacob Tome Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Jacob Tome Highway
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Turn left onto Perrylawn Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Perrylawn Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Baltimore
1661 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
25.3 mi · 29 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
6 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 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 Rising Sun 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.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
25.3 mi · 00h 29m
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 Sunny leaving Rising Sun and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rising Sun to Columbia?
The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
White Marsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Rising Sun and 32.7 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.14 one way or $18.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rising Sun and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near White Marsh
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 White Marsh.
Pennsylvania Station
Aberdeen
BWI Rail Station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rising Sun and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 52.11 mi (83.86 km).
#1 Rising Sun
Rising Sun is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6978900, -76.0627300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.14 | $18.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $10.56 | $21.12 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $14.56 | $29.12 |
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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