How far is Seabrook, MD from Columbia, MD?

The driving distance from Seabrook, MD to Columbia, MD is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
28.68 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.82 mi
30.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.82 mi
Kilometers
30.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.68 mi
Kilometers
46.16 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Mon, Jun 1, 10:46 PM EDT
Return by in Seabrook
Mon, Jun 1, 11:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seabrook
2026-06-01T22:11
Arrive Columbia
Mon, Jun 1, 10:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Seabrook
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
West Laurel
MD

Census designated place

From Seabrook
15.5 mi
00h 17m
To Columbia
13.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Worrell Avenue

    48 m · 12 sec · Worrell Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Carter Avenue

    928 ft · 29 sec · Carter Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Annapolis Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Annapolis Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    1747 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Baltimore

    16.3 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

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

    1649 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South: Washington

    3071 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

    2504 ft · 31 sec · Columbia Pike

  11. 11

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

    2076 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seabrook 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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 North
16.3 mi · 57%
Capital Beltway
6.09 mi · 21%
MD 100 West
5.56 mi · 19%
Annapolis Road
1.01 mi · 4%
US 29 South
0.58 mi · 2%
Columbia Pike
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-95 North

Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Baltimore

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Laurel
00h 17m from Seabrook
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seabrook 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 Seabrook to Columbia?

The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

West Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Seabrook and 13.2 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Laurel

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Laurel, 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 West Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

17 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

20 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

21 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seabrook and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 18.82 mi (30.29 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Seabrook

Seabrook is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9680500, -76.8465800
Altitude47
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: Worrell Avenue (-76.846544, 38.967983)
End: (-76.839402, 39.240355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $4.13
Round trip
$8.25
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.13 $8.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.64 $9.29
Premium $4.95 $5.00 $10.01
Diesel $5.98 $6.04 $12.08

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Seabrook and Columbia. The current time is 22:11:07.

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.