Origin
Brooklyn, MD
Late night in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn, MD to Columbia, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20.2 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, MD
Ramon Perucho
Columbia, MD
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Trip Overview
Brooklyn, MD to Columbia, MD is 20.2 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Harbor Tunnel Thruway and MD 100, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland, making it a convenient option for local travel or a quick connection. The drive is primarily on major roads, offering a straightforward journey with a minimal time commitment. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing ample time for activities at your destination. You'll experience a mixed drive, so be prepared for varying road conditions.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| MD 100 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| I 95 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Harbor Tunnel Throughway | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Patapsco Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Columbia Pike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 8th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Childs Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
— 8.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, MD and Columbia, MD.
1
Start on this road
52 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Street
3
Turn left onto MD 173
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Patapsco Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 895 Toll North
5
Merge onto I 895
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 9
Toward Childs Street, Frankfurst Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Childs Street
251 ft
·
14 sec
·
Childs Street
Use the left / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 895 Toll South
9
Merge onto I 895
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 895
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 895
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 43B
Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto MD 100
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
MD 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 29 South: Washington
Use the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto US 29
0.5 mi
·
30 sec
·
Columbia Pike
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 21B
Toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
Exit 21B
Toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward Childs Street, Frankfurst Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward Childs Street, Frankfurst Avenue
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Childs Street
Turn left onto Childs Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
7
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43B
Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
7
18.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 29 South: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 29 South: Washington
8
19.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21B
Toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Searc...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.35 one way
$6.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.60
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(8.5 mi)
$0.60
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Columbia, MD
Late night in Columbia on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 35% of your journey on highways. You'll encounter an 8.5-mile stretch on the Harbor Tunnel Thruway, which is the longest uninterrupted section. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially some slower segments as you navigate through different road types. The character of the drive will shift as you transition between these main arteries, so remain adaptable to changing traffic patterns and speed limits. It's not a monotonous interstate grind, nor is it a winding country road; it’s a practical blend for efficient travel.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on Harbor Tunnel Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 20.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (Childs Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on Harbor Tunnel Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.60 in tolls one way, starting with Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Columbia, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (Childs Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Columbia, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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