Origin
North East, MD
Afternoon in North East on Saturday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North East, MD to Columbia, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
66 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North East, MD
Kelly
Columbia, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from North East, MD to Columbia, MD covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North East Road, I 95 South, John F for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North East Road | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| John F | — | — |
| Express Toll Lanes | — | — |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | — | — |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | — | — |
| Harbor Tunnel Throughway | — | — |
| MD 100 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North East Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North East, MD and Columbia, MD.
1
Start on South Mauldin Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mauldin Avenue
2
Continue on North East Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North East Road
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 95 South: Baltimore
4
Continue on I 95 South: Baltimore
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 95 South: Baltimore
5
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
31 mi
·
36 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
8
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
9
Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
10
Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
11
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
12
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
14
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
15
Merge slight left
2.2 mi
·
2 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
MD 100 West: Ellicott City
17
Merge slight left
4.8 mi
·
6 min
18
Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South: Washington
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 29 South: Washington
19
Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Columbia Pike
20
Take the exit slight right toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33 miles from North East, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.94 one way
$21.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.98 | $23.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.80 | $25.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.57 | $29.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.24 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Columbia, MD
Afternoon in Columbia on Saturday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
5 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
1h 9m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
66 mi in 1h 9m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North East Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 North East, MD to Columbia, MD is easy. At 1h 9m 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 North East, MD to Columbia, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 66 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North East, MD to Columbia, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Columbia, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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