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gladiator Apr 16th, 2007 08:03 PM

commute to baltimore
 
Can someone tell me what the daily morning commute is from Columbia MD, to downtown Baltimore. How bad is the traffic?

AnnMarie_C Apr 17th, 2007 09:03 AM

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Binkieloo Apr 17th, 2007 09:15 AM

My boyfriend commutes from Owings Mills (NE of Baltimore) to Columbia and it takes about 40 mins, but we use back roads.

If you're taking Interstates I'd say about an hour if not more.

GeorgeW Apr 17th, 2007 09:33 AM

I'm not as familiar with Baltimore as I am with Washington but I've found the traffic in Baltimore not as onerous. As for a quick way into Baltimore from Columbia- Rt. 29 north to Rt. 40 which can be taken east into the city. Finding your way to Wilkins Avenue in SW Baltimore may be helpful.

HCart Apr 17th, 2007 01:26 PM

Three years ago, my husband used to do this commute everyday. It took him 20-40 min depending on what time he left and how bad traffic was. Usually 25-30 min. He always said it was shorter when schools weren't in session.
It depends exactly where you are coming from in Columbia but usually the fastest/best way is to get on 95N and then exit to downtown (assuming you are working within a 10-15 block radius from the Inner Harbor).

MikeT Apr 17th, 2007 01:36 PM

There is also a commuter train from Columbia into Baltimore


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