Origin
Columbia, MD
Late night in Columbia on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, MD to Londontowne, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbia, MD
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Londontowne, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
Columbia, MD to Londontowne, MD is 33.5 miles and takes about 49 minutes via I 97 and MD 100, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it an easy option for a short excursion. Expect a focused highway experience, so plan for comfortable driving and minimal detours. This route is well-suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 97 | 13 mi | 14m |
| MD 100 | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| Solomons Island Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Old Annapolis Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Aris T Allen Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Clarksville Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Oakwood Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Mayo Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 97
— 13 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MD and Londontowne, 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
11 mi
·
14 min
·
MD 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 13A-B
Toward I 97: Annapolis, Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13A
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 97
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 97
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
I 97
Toward Bay Bridge
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 22
Toward MD 665: Riva Road
13
Continue on MD 665
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Aris T Allen Boulevard
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward MD 2: Parole, Edgewater
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto MD 2
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Solomons Island Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto MD 253
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Mayo Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Oakwood Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakwood Road
18
Turn right onto Chesapeake Drive
419 ft
·
18 sec
·
Chesapeake Drive
19
Turn slight left onto Rockhold Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Rockhold Road
20
Turn right onto Londontown Road
111 ft
·
7 sec
·
Londontown Road
21
Turn left onto Tacoma Road
236 ft
·
10 sec
·
Tacoma Road
22
Arrive at destination
Tacoma Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 13.9 and 29.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
13.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 97: Annapolis, Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13A-B
Toward I 97: Annapolis, Baltimore
9
14.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13A
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
6
27.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay...
6
28.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 665: Riva Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 22
Toward MD 665: Riva Road
7
29.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward MD 2: Parole, Edgewater
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 2: Parole, Edgewater
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.08 | $12.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Londontowne, MD
Late night in Londontowne on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
1 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
49m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 71% of the journey utilizing major roads like I 97 and MD 100. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 13 miles on I 97, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. The route begins with highway driving and continues this character for most of the trip before transitioning. While not a winding scenic byway, it provides an efficient path to your destination, prioritizing direct travel over leisurely cruising.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on I 97.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 97 and MD 100. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.9 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 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Columbia, MD and Londontowne, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Edgewater.
Baltimore
13.9 mi in
|
~20m
Edgewater
29.8 mi in
|
~40m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on I 97. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Londontowne, 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 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Londontowne, 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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