Trip from Columbia, MD to Kingstown, MD

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 42m

Distance

70.5 mi

113 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 35m ★

6 AM

1h 43m

8 AM

1h 58m

10 AM

1h 48m

12 PM

1h 46m

3 PM

1h 49m

5 PM

1h 57m

8 PM

1h 38m

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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Kingstown, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Columbia, MD to Kingstown, MD covers 70.5 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Blue Star Memorial Highway, MD 100, Church Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.8 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.69 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.

Midpoint

35.2 miles from Columbia, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 70.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 42m drive with frequent turns across 70.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Blue Star Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 10 key points

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

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...

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.

18.8 mi into trip | ~27m in | 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

27.9 mi into trip | ~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

28.1 mi into trip | ~40m in | US 50; US 301 / Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge onto US 50; US 301 / Blue Star Memorial Highway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway	24.8 mi	35m
MD 100	15.5 mi	21m
Church Hill Road	14.5 mi	21m
Governor Ritchie Highway	6.1 mi	8m
Ritchie Highway	2.4 mi	3m
Centreville Road	2 mi	3m
Old Annapolis Road	2 mi	3m
Arundel Expressway	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 24.8 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

404 ft · 9 sec · this road

Exit 21B Toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice

Turn straight onto MD 108

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Clarksville Pike

Continue on MD 108

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Clarksville Pike

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn straight onto MD 108

2.0 mi · 3 min · Old Annapolis Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward MD 100 East

Merge onto MD 100

16 mi · 21 min · MD 100

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto MD 10; MD 100

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Arundel Expressway

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.

Turn left onto MD 2

2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

Continue on MD 2

6.1 mi · 8 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

Merge onto US 50; US 301

19 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 301

5.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

Toward US 301 North

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Toward MD 213 North

Turn straight onto MD 213

2.0 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road

Continue on MD 213

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Commerce Street

Continue on MD 213

14 mi · 21 min · Church Hill Road

Turn right onto Fey Road

161 ft · 7 sec · Fey Road

Arrive at destination

Fey 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 35.2 miles from Columbia, MD, or about 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.8 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 16 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.2 miles or 50m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingstown, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Columbia, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Columbia, MD

This is one driving day of about 70.5 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Columbia, MD.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 24.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.2 mi from Columbia, MD · 50m into the drive

city in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Annapolis, MD

35 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

Glen Burnie, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stevensville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Columbia, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kingstown, MD

The final approach into Kingstown, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Commerce Street Creamery Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Centreville, Maryland

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.4

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

+14107586779

Visit website

Lion's Villa (Indian Restaurant)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Centreville, Maryland

0.6 mi

Royal Taj Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, Maryland

1.8 mi

Commerce Street Creamery Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.4

Centreville, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

+14107586779

Visit website

Lion's Villa (Indian Restaurant)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 55.4

Centreville, Maryland

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+14432628888

Visit website

Royal Taj Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 5

Columbia, Maryland

Hours: 11:30 am–9:15 pm

+14103811111

Visit website

It’s Masala Time | Restaurant & Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 70.5

Chestertown, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14432820026

Visit website

18TWENTY Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 40.3

Stevensville, Maryland

Hours: 4–8 pm

+14106435757

Visit website

The Narrows Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 40.3

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14108278113

Visit website

Bridges Restaurant on Kent Narrows

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 45.3

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14108270282

Visit website

Fisherman's Inn Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 45.3

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14108278807

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 10.1

Hanover, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 10.1

Hanover, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 30.2

Annapolis, Maryland

+14438376481

Visit website

Annapolis Eventours

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 30.2

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14435101348

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.69 one way

$23.38 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$12.80	$25.60
premium	$4.93	$13.67	$27.35
diesel	$5.61	$15.57	$31.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.2	$7.40	$3.38
Efficient EV	17.6	$6.17	$2.82
EV Truck/SUV	28.2	$9.87	$4.51

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Columbia, MD

Late night in Columbia on Friday

Local time

12:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kingstown, MD

Late night in Kingstown on Friday

Local time

12:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

16 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

1h 42m 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 Kingstown, MD covers 70.5 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, MD 100, Church Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.2 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 $11.69 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.

The route from Columbia, MD to Kingstown, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.

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Trip from Columbia, MD to Kingstown, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Kingstown, MD

Nearby Places

Commerce Street Creamery Cafe

Commerce Street Creamery Cafe

Lion's Villa (Indian Restaurant)

Royal Taj Restaurant

It’s Masala Time | Restaurant & Bar

18TWENTY Restaurant & Bar

The Narrows Restaurant

Bridges Restaurant on Kent Narrows

Fisherman's Inn Restaurant

Electrify America Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Electric Circuit Charging Station

Capital Hotel Annapolis

Annapolis Eventours

National Parks Near This Route

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Same local time

16 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 42m on the road

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