Columbia
in Howard County of Maryland, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.240 and -76.839 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 14' 25" and W -76° 50' 21"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:50 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:59 am and 4:47 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Discover Columbia

Columbia in Howard County (Maryland) with it's 99,615 citizens is a town in United States about 26 mi (or 42 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Current time in Columbia is now 12:50 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports near Columbia, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in a distance of 91 mi (or 146 km), South-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 10 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ellicott City, Baltimore, Towson, Rockville and Westminster. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 3°C / 37 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Evening Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 74%
Air Pressure 1000 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 82% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
9°C (47 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

11°C (51 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

11°C (51 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia

Address
1,2 mi
5485 Twin Knolls Road
21045 Columbia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn - Suites Columbia-South MD

Address
4,5 mi
7045 Minstrel Way
21046 Columbia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia-Laurel

Address
6,2 mi
7531 Montpelier Road
20723 Laurel
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn COLUMBIA EAST-JESSUP

Address
5,5 mi
7900 Washington Blvd
20794 JESSUP
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


La Quinta Inn and Suites Columbia / Fort Meade

Address
5,5 mi
7300 CRESTMOUNT RD
20794 Jessup
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Turf Valley Resort

Address
4,6 mi
2700 Turf Valley Rd
21042 Ellicott City
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express & Suites COLUMBIA EAST - ELKRIDGE

Address
3,9 mi
6064 Marshalee Drive
21075 ELKRIDGE
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Residence Inn Columbia

Address
1,3 mi
4950 Beaver Run
21043 Ellicott City
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia MD

Address
4,2 mi
8320 Benson Drive
21045 Columbia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SpringHill Suites Columbia

Address
4,4 mi
7055 Minstrel Way
21046 Columbia
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Columbia MD Personal Training

Published: August 06, 2012
Length: 27:12 min
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2014 Iron Girl Columbia Final Finisher

Published: August 28, 2014
Length: 06:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: UCF Races

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Tomas F at Celebrate Heroes Triathlon, Columbia, MD

Published: June 24, 2012
Length: 00:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Here's Tomas finishing his first sprint triathlon on 24 June in Columbia. Beautiful (if a bit hot) weather and a great crowd of participants and supporters made for a great event!


New 2013 Iron Girl Columbia Bike Course

Published: August 15, 2013
Length: 57:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TriColumbia

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Wilde Lake, Columbia, Maryland

Wilde Lake is a reservoir and also the name of the surrounding neighborhood, or "village", located in Columbia, Maryland, just north and west of the Columbia Town Center. It was the first portion of the "New Town" of Columbia to be built during the late 1960s, and was occupied in 1967. The lake and village are named for Frazar B. Wilde, a past chairman of the board of Connecticut General Life Insurance Company.

Located at 39.2256, -76.8664 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Columbia, Maryland, Reservoirs in Maryland, Populated places in Howard County, Maryland

Oakland Mills, Columbia, Maryland

Oakland Mills is one of the 10 villages in Columbia, Maryland. It is located immediately east of Town Center, across US Route 29. Neighborhoods in the village of Oakland Mills include Steven's Forest, Talbott Springs, and Thunder Hill.

Located at 39.2119, -76.8453 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Columbia, Maryland, Populated places in Howard County, Maryland

Blandair

Blandair, also known as Blandair Farm, Blandair Park, and Blandair Regional Park, is 300 acres of former farmland located in Columbia, Maryland. The property was purchased by Howard County, Maryland in the late 1990s and is in the process of being developed as a regional park.

Located at 39.2122, -76.8364 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Howard County, Maryland landmarks, Protected areas of Howard County, Maryland

Centennial High School (Howard County, Maryland)

Centennial High School is a secondary school in Ellicott City, Maryland that opened in 1977. The school is based in Howard County and is part of the Howard County Public Schools system. Starting with the 2009 school year, the school principal is Carl Perkins. A previous principal was Lynda Mitic, who took up the post in 1996 and retired in 2004, shortly before a civil rights lawsuit was brought by English teacher Michelle Maupin, claiming racial discrimination.

Located at 39.2531, -76.8678 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public schools in Howard County, Maryland, Public high schools in Maryland, Educational institutions established in 1977, Ellicott City, Maryland, 1977 establishments in Maryland

Howard High School (Howard County, Maryland)

Howard High School, in its 58th year, serves families from Ellicott City, Elkridge, and Columbia, Maryland and is part of the Howard County Public School System.

Located at 39.2264, -76.8125 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public schools in Howard County, Maryland, Public high schools in Maryland, Educational institutions established in 1952, 1952 establishments in Maryland

Dorsey's Search, Columbia, Maryland

Dorsey's Search is one of ten villages comprising Columbia, Maryland, USA, and was occupied starting in 1980. The current population is approximately 7,500. The village has two neighborhoods: Dorsey Hall and Fairway Hills. It is the northernmost Columbia village, with part of the village lying north of Maryland Route 108. Dorsey Hall was named after the Dorsey Hall Manor House, built in the 18th century.

Located at 39.2403, -76.8467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Columbia, Maryland, Populated places in Howard County, Maryland

Lake Centennial (Maryland)

Centennial Lake is a 50-acre reservoir, in a 325-acre park in Howard County, Maryland, near Columbia, Maryland and Clarksville, known as Centennial Park. It was created by damming the Centennial Branch of the Little Patuxent River. The lake and the park feature a dam, a wildlife area, a walking trail, boating, fishing, and other recreational activities. The park is owned by the Howard County department of Parks and Recreation.

Located at 39.2433, -76.855 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks in Howard County, Maryland, Reservoirs in Maryland, Columbia, Maryland

Town Center, Columbia, Maryland

Town Center is one of the ten villages in Columbia, Maryland, United States, first occupied in 1974. It is a non-contiguous, diverse area, and the most urban-like, ranging from multi-level high density apartments homes and office buildings, to single family homes. The six residential neighborhoods in the village include Amesbury Hill, Banneker, Creighton’s Run, Lakefront, Vantage Point, and Warfield Triangle.

Located at 39.2167, -76.855 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Columbia, Maryland, Populated places in Howard County, Maryland, Planned cities in the United States


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
كولومبيا, Columbia, کلمبیا، مریلند, コロンビア, Колумбия, 컬럼비아, Коламбија, کولمبیا، میریلینڈ