Origin
Columbia, MD
Afternoon in Columbia on Saturday
Local time
2:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, MD to Arden on the Severn, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Arden on the Severn, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbia, MD to Arden on the Severn, MD covers 24.8 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MD 100, I 97, Old Annapolis Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on MD 100. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MD 100 | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| I 97 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Old Annapolis Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Sunrise Beach Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Veterans Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Generals Highway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Clarksville Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Omar Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MD 100
— 10.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MD and Arden on the Severn, 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
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 10A
Toward Severna Park
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on Benfield Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Benfield Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Veterans Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Highway
13
Turn left onto MD 178
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Generals Highway
14
Turn left onto Sunrise Beach Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Sunrise Beach Road
15
Continue on Omar Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Omar Drive
16
Turn left onto Shore View Circle
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
Shore View Circle
17
Arrive at destination
Shore View Circle
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.4 — 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.
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
7
18.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Severna Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 10A
Toward Severna Park
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Arden on the Severn, MD
Afternoon in Arden on the Severn on Saturday
Local time
2:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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?
24.8 mi in 39m — 59% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: MD 100.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on MD 100.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 early in the drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 24.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
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 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Arden on the Severn, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Severna Park.
Baltimore
13.9 mi in
|
~20m
Severna Park
18.4 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on MD 100. 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 Arden on the Severn, 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 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Arden on the Severn, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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