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Trip from Columbia, MD to Brooklyn, MD

Drive Time

30m

Distance

19.8 mi

32 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

5 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m

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 Brooklyn, MD, MD

Brooklyn, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Columbia, MD to Brooklyn, MD covers 19.8 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Harbor Tunnel Thruway, MD 100, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on Harbor Tunnel Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.28 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

9.9 miles from Columbia, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Columbia, MD to Brooklyn, MD covers 19.8 miles and takes about 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harbor Tunnel Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 19.8 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 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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...
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...
8
17.4 mi into trip | ~24m 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
7
17.6 mi into trip | ~24m in | Childs Street

Turn right onto Childs Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Harbor Tunnel Thruway 7.1 mi 9m
MD 100 3.2 mi 4m
I 95 2.9 mi 3m
Old Annapolis Road 2 mi 3m
Harbor Tunnel Throughway 1 mi 1m
East Patapsco Avenue 0.8 mi 2m
Clarksville Pike 0.6 mi 1m
Shell Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Harbor Tunnel Thruway — 7.1 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MD and Brooklyn, 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

1.4 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
12

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 9 Toward Childs Street, Frankfurst Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn right onto Childs Street

103 ft · 3 sec · Childs Street
Use the left / right lanes.
14

Turn right onto Frankfurst Avenue

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Frankfurst Avenue
15

Turn slight left

266 ft · 11 sec
16

Turn straight onto Shell Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Shell Road
17

Turn sharp right onto East Patapsco Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · East Patapsco Avenue
18

Turn left onto Brooklyn Avenue

291 ft · 10 sec · Brooklyn Avenue
19

Continue on Brooklyn Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Brooklyn Avenue
20

Turn left onto Audrey Avenue

144 ft · 6 sec · Audrey Avenue
21

Turn right

52 ft · 3 sec
22

Arrive at destination

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 9.9 miles from Columbia, MD, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.1 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 19.8 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 9.9 miles or 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, 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 19.8 miles and 30m.

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 Harbor Tunnel Thruway for about 7.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 9.9 mi from Columbia, MD · 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

10 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 9.9 miles from Columbia, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brooklyn, MD

The final approach into Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, MD.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

27 mi from route ~69 min detour $20
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.28 one way

$6.55 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $3.59 $7.17
premium $4.92 $3.84 $7.67
diesel $5.64 $4.40 $8.80

Estimated Tolls: $0.50

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (7.1 mi) $0.50

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

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

5 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Walmart 5228 (Columbia, MD)

Columbia, MD

Electrify America

10 DCFC

Walmart 2412 (Ellicott City, MD)

Ellicott City, MD

Electrify America

4 DCFC

EVsmart - BGE - EC Courthouse

Ellicott City, MD

SWTCH

4 DCFC

EVsmart - BGE - Howard County Library

Ellicott City, MD

SWTCH

2 DCFC

Nissan Ellicott City

Ellicott City, MD

IN_CHARGE

1 DCFC

SWTCH: 2 Electrify America: 2 IN_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.9 0 $2.08 $0.95
Efficient EV 5 0 $1.73 $0.79
EV Truck/SUV 7.9 0 $2.77 $1.27

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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Columbia, MD

Evening in Columbia on Monday

Local time

6:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Scattered Rain Showers

SW 17 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:18AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Brooklyn, MD

Evening in Brooklyn on Monday

Local time

6:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Isolated Rain Showers

SW 17 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:18AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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

1 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

30m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Brooklyn, MD covers 19.8 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harbor Tunnel Thruway, MD 100, I 95. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.9 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 $3.28 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 13 significant decision points across 19.8 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 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Columbia, MD to Brooklyn, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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