Origin
Columbia, MD
Late night in Columbia on Friday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, MD to Riviera Beach, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Riviera Beach, MD
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbia, MD to Riviera Beach, MD covers 25.3 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MD 100, Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway, Old Annapolis Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.5 miles on MD 100. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 38m highway drive covering 25.3 miles, with most of the trip on MD 100 and Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.5 miles on MD 100.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MD 100 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MD 100 and Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway. 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
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 25.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
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 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
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...
5
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.
7
18.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway toward MD 100 East: Gibson Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MD 100 East: Gibson Island
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Edwin Raynor Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 20
Toward Edwin Raynor Boulevard
5
25.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Glen Road
At end of road, turn left onto Glen Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MD 100 | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Old Annapolis Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Edwin Raynor Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Fort Smallwood Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Clarksville Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Riviera Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Arundel Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MD 100
— 15.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MD and Riviera Beach, 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
·
Arundel Expressway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Toward MD 100 East: Gibson Island
Use the slight left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 20
Toward Edwin Raynor Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto Edwin Raynor Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Edwin Raynor Boulevard
11
Continue on MD 173
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Smallwood Road
12
Continue on Riviera Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Riviera Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
At end of road, turn right onto Main Avenue
97 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Avenue
14
Turn left onto Glen Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto Glen Road
120 ft
·
7 sec
·
Glen Road
16
Turn right onto Gina Court
212 ft
·
9 sec
·
Gina Court
17
Arrive at destination
Gina Court
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.19 one way
$8.39 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 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 | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
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
Riviera Beach, MD
Late night in Riviera Beach on Friday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
1 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
38m 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 Riviera Beach, MD covers 25.3 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MD 100, Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway, Old Annapolis Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 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 $4.19 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 25.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
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 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Columbia, MD to Riviera Beach, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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