Origin
Columbia, MD
Afternoon in Columbia on Thursday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, MD to Lake Shore, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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 Lake Shore, MD covers 24.3 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MD 108 West, Clarksville Pike, Old Annapolis Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 24.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MD 108 West is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Columbia, MD to Lake Shore, MD is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbia, MD to Lake Shore, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MD 108 West | — | — |
| Clarksville Pike | — | — |
| Old Annapolis Road | — | — |
| MD 100 East | — | — |
| Arundel Expressway | — | — |
| Paul T | — | — |
| Mountain Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
MD 108 West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MD and Lake Shore, MD.
1
Start on MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
404 ft
·
10 sec
·
MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
2
Turn straight onto Clarksville Pike
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Clarksville Pike
3
Continue on Clarksville Pike
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Clarksville Pike
4
Turn straight onto Old Annapolis Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Annapolis Road
5
Take the ramp left toward MD 100 East
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
MD 100 East
6
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
21 min
7
Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Arundel Expressway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
9
Turn straight onto Mountain Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain Road
10
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.06 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 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 | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
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
Lake Shore, MD
Afternoon in Lake Shore on Thursday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
14 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
35m 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 Lake Shore, MD covers 24.3 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MD 108 West, Clarksville Pike, Old Annapolis Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 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 $4.03 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 drive from Columbia, MD to Lake Shore, MD is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbia, MD to Lake Shore, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Columbia, MD to Lake Shore, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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