Origin
Columbia, MD
Night in Columbia on Tuesday
Local time
9:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, MD to Algonquin, MD
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
83.3 mi
134 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
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6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 0m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Columbia, MD to Algonquin, MD covers 83.3 miles and takes about 2h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 50, Blue Star Memorial Highway, MD 100 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.3 miles on US 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
41.7 miles from Columbia, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Columbia, MD to Algonquin, MD covers 83.3 miles and takes about 2h 5m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 83.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 18.8 miles (MD 10 / Arundel Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~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
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~5m in
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MD 100
Merge onto MD 100
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18.8 mi into trip
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~27m in
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MD 10 / Arundel Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10 / Arundel Expressway toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
5
27.9 mi into trip
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~40m in
Take the exit toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
6
47.3 mi into trip
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~1h 7m in
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US 50
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Columbia, MD to Algonquin, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.
Rehoboth
47.3 mi in
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~1h 7m
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via US 50
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 33.3 mi | 47m |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 19.1 mi | 27m |
| MD 100 | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Governor Ritchie Highway | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Ritchie Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Old Annapolis Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Arundel Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Sandy Hill Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 33.3 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MD and Algonquin, MD.
1
Start on this road
404 ft
·
9 sec
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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
16 mi
·
21 min
·
MD 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto MD 10; MD 100
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
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Arundel Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto MD 2
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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Ritchie Highway
10
Continue on MD 2
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
12
Merge onto US 50; US 301
19 mi
·
27 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50
33 mi
·
47 min
·
US 50
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
14
Turn right onto Maryland Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Maryland Avenue
15
Continue on Muse Street
363 ft
·
16 sec
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Muse Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto Gay Street
367 ft
·
16 sec
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Gay Street
17
Turn right onto Poplar Street
406 ft
·
13 sec
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Poplar Street
18
Continue on Locust Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Locust Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto Glenburn Avenue
246 ft
·
12 sec
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Glenburn Avenue
20
Turn right onto Glasgow Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
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Glasgow Street
21
Continue on Sandy Hill Road
0.6 mi
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2 min
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Sandy Hill Road
22
Turn left onto Shawnee Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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Shawnee Road
23
Arrive at destination
Shawnee Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.7 miles from Columbia, MD, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.7 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Algonquin, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Columbia, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Columbia, MD
This is one driving day of about 83.3 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Columbia, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 50 for about 33.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.7 mi from Columbia, MD · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.7 miles from Columbia, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Algonquin, MD
The final approach into Algonquin, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Algonquin, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.81 one way
$27.62 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.13 | $30.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.15 | $32.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.39 | $36.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.66 | $5.33 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Algonquin, MD
Night in Algonquin on Tuesday
Local time
9:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 5m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Columbia, MD to Algonquin, MD covers 83.3 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 50, Blue Star Memorial Highway, MD 100. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.7 miles from Columbia, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 83.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 18.8 miles (MD 10 / Arundel Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Columbia, MD to Algonquin, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.
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