Origin
Columbia, MD
Morning in Columbia on Wednesday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, MD to Princess Anne, MD
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
127.8 mi
206 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
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6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 52m
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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Princess Anne, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Columbia, MD to Princess Anne, MD covers 127.8 miles and takes about 2h 58m 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, Sussex Highway, MD 100 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.19 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.9 miles from Columbia, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 58m drive with frequent turns across 127.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 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 19.1 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.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 127.8 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 18.8 miles (MD 10 / Arundel Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.3 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~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
18.8 mi into trip
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~27m in
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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
6
47.3 mi into trip
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~1h 7m in
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US 50
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
6
108.7 mi into trip
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~2h 33m in
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US 13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13 toward US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
6
126.6 mi into trip
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~2h 56m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Columbia, MD and Princess Anne, MD, road signs point toward Rehoboth and Ocean City.
Rehoboth
47.3 mi in
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~1h 7m
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via US 50
Ocean City
108.7 mi in
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~2h 33m
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via US 13
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 19.1 mi | 27m |
| Sussex Highway | 18.9 mi | 25m |
| MD 100 | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Shore Highway | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| Salisbury Bypass | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Seashore Highway | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| US 50 | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Queen Anne Highway | 6.2 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 19.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MD and Princess Anne, 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
16 mi
·
21 min
·
MD 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto MD 10; MD 100
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
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Arundel Expressway
8
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.
9
Turn left onto MD 2
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ritchie Highway
10
Continue on MD 2
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
12
Merge onto US 50; US 301
19 mi
·
27 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
US 50
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
14
Turn left onto MD 404
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Queen Anne Highway
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Shore Highway
Use the left lane.
16
Take the exit onto MD 404 Business
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
MD 404 Business
17
Turn slight right onto MD 404 Business
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Franklin Street
18
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 5th Avenue
19
Turn left onto Legion Road
282 ft
·
7 sec
·
Legion Road
20
Turn right onto MD 313; MD 404
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Shore Highway
21
Continue on DE 404
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Seashore Highway
22
At end of road, turn left onto DE 404 Business
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Market Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
24
Turn right onto US 13
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Sussex Highway
25
Continue on US 13
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Salisbury Boulevard
26
Take the exit onto US 13
270 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 13
Toward US 13, US 50
27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 13
Toward US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
28
Merge onto US 13; US 50
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Salisbury Bypass
29
Continue on US 13
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Fruitland Boulevard
30
Continue on US 13
5.7 mi
·
7 min
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Ocean Highway
31
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
32
Continue on UMES Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
UMES Boulevard
33
Enter roundabout
70 ft
·
1 sec
34
Continue
104 ft
·
2 sec
35
Turn straight onto MD 675
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Somerset Avenue
36
Turn left onto Washington Street
135 ft
·
5 sec
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Washington Street
37
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.9 miles from Columbia, MD, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.1 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 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.9 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Princess Anne, 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 127.8 miles and 2h 58m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 19.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.9 mi from Columbia, MD · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.9 miles from Columbia, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Princess Anne, MD
The final approach into Princess Anne, 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 Princess Anne, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.19 one way
$42.38 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $23.21 | $46.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $24.79 | $49.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.22 | $56.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.42 | $6.13 |
| Efficient EV | 32 | 0 | $11.18 | $5.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.1 | 0 | $17.89 | $8.18 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Princess Anne, MD
Morning in Princess Anne on Wednesday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
18 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
2h 58m 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 Princess Anne, MD covers 127.8 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, MD 100. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.9 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 $21.19 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 127.8 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 18.8 miles (MD 10 / Arundel Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.3 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Columbia, MD and Princess Anne, MD, road signs point toward Rehoboth and Ocean City.
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