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Trip from Columbia, MD to Lexington Park, MD

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

89.3 mi

144 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

5 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 59m ★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lexington Park, MD, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Columbia, MD to Lexington Park, MD covers 89.3 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Three Notch Road, Leonardtown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.78 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

44.7 miles from Columbia, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Columbia, MD to Lexington Park, MD covers 89.3 miles and takes about 2h 7m, 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.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.1 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 around 5 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 89.3 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: at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

7
5 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward MD 32 East: Fort Meade

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 16A Toward MD 32 East: Fort Meade
6
5.4 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Shaker Drive, Eden Brook Drive

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Shaker Drive, Eden Brook Drive
7
7.8 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Washington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13B Toward I 95 South: Washington
8
36.5 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside

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 MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate...
7
49.5 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | MD 5

Take the exit onto MD 5 toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown

Towns Along This Route

Between Columbia, MD and Lexington Park, MD, road signs point toward Morningside and Leonardtown.

Morningside

36.5 mi in | ~49m

Leonardtown

49.5 mi in | ~1h 8m | via MD 5

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 28.1 mi 35m
Three Notch Road 25.7 mi 38m
Leonardtown Road 10.7 mi 15m
Branch Avenue 8.1 mi 10m
Columbia Pike 4.2 mi 5m
Mattawoman Beantown Road 3.2 mi 4m
Patuxent Freeway 2.4 mi 3m
MD 337 2.2 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 28.1 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MD and Lexington Park, 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

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Clarksville Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Town Center
5

Merge onto US 29

4.2 mi · 5 min · Columbia Pike
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 16A Toward MD 32 East: Fort Meade Use the right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward Shaker Drive, Eden Brook Drive
8

Merge onto MD 32

2.4 mi · 3 min · Patuxent Freeway
9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 13B Toward I 95 South: Washington Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 95

28 mi · 35 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 9 Toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn right onto MD 337

426 ft · 12 sec · Forestville Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13

Turn slight right onto MD 337

2.2 mi · 4 min · MD 337
Toward MD 337 South
14

Turn left

0.5 mi · 39 sec
Toward MD 5 South: Waldorf
15

Merge onto MD 5

8.1 mi · 10 min · Branch Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto US 301; MD 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Crain Highway
17

Take the exit onto MD 5

0.3 mi · 39 sec · MD 5
Toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown Use the slight left lane.
18

Merge onto MD 5

3.2 mi · 4 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road
Use the left lane.
19

Turn left onto MD 5

11 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road
Use the left lane.
20

Continue on MD 5

26 mi · 38 min · Three Notch Road
Use the left lane.
21

Continue on MD 235

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Three Notch Road
Use the left lane.
22

Arrive at destination

MD 235

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 44.7 miles from Columbia, MD, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.1 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 80 miles or 1h 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.7 miles or 1h 2m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lexington Park, 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 89.3 miles and 2h 7m.

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 I 95 for about 28.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.7 mi from Columbia, MD · 1h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

45 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.7 miles from Columbia, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lexington Park, MD

The final approach into Lexington Park, 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 Lexington Park, 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...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour $20 near mile 18.5
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She is the Underground Railroad’s best known conductor and before the Civil War repeatedly risked he...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 89.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.78 one way

$29.55 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $16.17 $32.34
premium $4.92 $17.30 $34.61
diesel $5.64 $19.84 $39.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 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

EVsmart - BGE - EC Courthouse

Ellicott City, MD

SWTCH

4 DCFC

Walmart 2412 (Ellicott City, MD)

Ellicott City, MD

Electrify America

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 $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.8 0 $9.38 $4.29
Efficient EV 22.3 0 $7.81 $3.57
EV Truck/SUV 35.7 0 $12.50 $5.72

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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 data refreshed 23 hours ago

Origin

Columbia, MD

Morning in Columbia on Monday

Local time

7:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lexington Park, MD

Morning in Lexington Park on Monday

Local time

7:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°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

5 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 7m 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 Lexington Park, MD covers 89.3 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Three Notch Road, Leonardtown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.7 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 $14.78 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 18 significant decision points across 89.3 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: at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Columbia, MD and Lexington Park, MD, road signs point toward Morningside and Leonardtown.

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