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Trip from Columbia, MD to Edgewood, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

57m

Distance

41.4 mi

67 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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planned community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

Columbia, MD

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Downtown Edgewood, MD, MD

Edgewood, MD

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel between Columbia and Edgewood, Maryland, you are looking at a manageable 41.4-mile trek. Expect to spend about 57 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal choice for a simple one-day trip. You will navigate primarily via local routes, including MD 108 West, Clarksville Pike, and Old Annapolis Road, rather than hopping on a major interstate. Budgeting around $7 for fuel should cover your needs for this Northeast region journey. Since the entire drive takes less than an hour, there is no reason to plan for an overnight stay or complex logistics. It is a straightforward, functional route that connects two points in the state with minimal fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Express Toll Lanes 13.9 mi 16m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway 11.6 mi 15m
MD 100 3.2 mi 4m
I 95 2.9 mi 3m
Old Annapolis Road 2 mi 3m
Pulaski Highway 1.7 mi 3m
Edgewood Road 1.5 mi 3m
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Express Toll Lanes — 13.9 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MD and Edgewood, MD.

1

Start on this road

404 ft · 9 sec · this road
Exit 21B Toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
2

Turn straight onto MD 108

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Clarksville Pike
3

Continue on MD 108

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Clarksville Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Turn straight onto MD 108

2.0 mi · 3 min · Old Annapolis Road
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward MD 100 East
6

Merge onto MD 100

3.2 mi · 4 min · MD 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 5B Toward I 95 North: Baltimore Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 95

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 95
9

Take the exit onto I 895

5.7 mi · 6 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Exit 46 Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway Use the slight right lane.
10

Continue on I 895

1.0 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
11

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
13

Continue on I 895

3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895

8.5 mi · 9 min · Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

5.3 mi · 6 min · Express Toll Lanes
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
17

Turn right onto MD 152

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mountain Road
18

Turn left onto US 40

1.7 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway
Use the left lane.
19

Turn right onto MD 755

1.5 mi · 3 min · Edgewood Road
20

Turn right onto Nuttal Avenue

61 ft · 3 sec · Nuttal Avenue
21

Turn right

108 ft · 7 sec
22

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dundalk, MD

21 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

South Bel Air, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dundalk, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Columbia, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Depart toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 21B Toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Searc...
5
2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | MD 100

Merge onto MD 100

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.1 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: Baltimore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5B Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
7
9.3 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Take the exit onto I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 46 Toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thr...
6
23.3 mi into trip | ~32m in | I 895 / Express Toll Lanes

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895 / Express Toll Lanes

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.86 one way

$13.73 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.52 $15.03
premium $4.93 $8.03 $16.06
diesel $5.61 $9.14 $18.28

Estimated Tolls: $0.81

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (11.6 mi) $0.81

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Tolls

$1

Total

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.4 0 $4.35 $1.99
Efficient EV 10.4 0 $3.62 $1.66
EV Truck/SUV 16.6 0 $5.80 $2.65

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Columbia, MD

Late night in Columbia on Sunday

Local time

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edgewood, MD

Late night in Edgewood on Sunday

Local time

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°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

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

57m 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 41.4-mile path is defined by its turn-heavy local nature rather than high-speed cruising. With a highway share of 0%, you won't experience the monotony of an interstate grind; instead, you will be navigating local arteries that demand your full attention. The road character remains consistent throughout the 57-minute duration, keeping you engaged with a variety of turns and transitions. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, you should prepare for a drive that requires frequent adjustments and steady focus. It is a practical, ground-level look at the local landscape, offering a driving experience that relies on backroads to get you to your destination.

Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Express Toll Lanes.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

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 14 decision points packed into just 41.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles (MD 100): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 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 57m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on Express Toll Lanes. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.81 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 Edgewood, 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: near the start: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles (MD 100): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edgewood, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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