Origin
Columbia, MD
Afternoon in Columbia on Thursday
Local time
12:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, MD to Londontowne, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Londontowne, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbia, MD to Londontowne, MD covers 33.5 miles and takes about 49m 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 $5.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m 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 49m drive with frequent turns across 33.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 Londontowne, MD is easy. At 49m 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 Londontowne, 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 | — | — |
| I 97 | — | — |
| I 97 South | — | — |
| Bay Bridge | — | — |
| US 50 East | — | — |
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 Londontowne, 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
11 mi
·
14 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 97: Annapolis, Baltimore
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 97: Annapolis, Baltimore
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
9
Merge slight left
5.2 mi
·
5 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Bay Bridge
11
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
12
Keep slight right to continue on MD 665: Riva Road
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
MD 665: Riva Road
13
Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Aris T Allen Boulevard
14
Take the exit slight right toward MD 2: Parole, Edgewater
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
MD 2: Parole, Edgewater
15
Turn right onto Solomons Island Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Solomons Island Road
16
Turn left onto Mayo Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mayo Road
17
Turn left onto Oakwood Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakwood Road
18
Turn right onto Chesapeake Drive
420 ft
·
19 sec
·
Chesapeake Drive
19
Turn slight left onto Rockhold Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Rockhold Road
20
Turn right onto Londontown Road
112 ft
·
7 sec
·
Londontown Road
21
Turn left onto Tacoma Road
236 ft
·
10 sec
·
Tacoma Road
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.7 mi from Columbia, MD · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Columbia, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Londontowne, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Londontowne, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.08 | $12.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$7
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Londontowne, MD
Afternoon in Londontowne on Thursday
Local time
12:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
13 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
49m 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 Londontowne, MD covers 33.5 miles and takes about 49m 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 16.7 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 $5.55 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 Londontowne, MD is easy. At 49m 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 Londontowne, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Columbia, MD to Londontowne, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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