Where is Elkridge, Maryland, USA?

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Where is Elkridge Located? - Elkridge is a city located in the Howard County of Maryland, United States. Elkridge lies between 32.1793163 Degrees North latitudes and 90.2453671 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Elkridge, Maryland

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Where is Elkridge Located?

Elkridge is a city located in the Howard County of Maryland, United States. Elkridge lies between 32.1793163 Degrees North latitudes and 90.2453671 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Elkridge city is 25171 people and the city has a total area of 8.39 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Elkridge, Maryland Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
CityElkridge (Census-designated place)
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
State CapitalAnnapolis
US RegionSouth
Latitude39.2126°N
Longitude76.7136°W
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Land Area8.40 sq mi
Water Area0.09 sq mi
Total Area8.49 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)25,171
Population DensityApproximately 2,997 per sq mi
ZIP Code21075
Area Code410, 443, 667
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code24-25775
Congressional DistrictMaryland's 3rd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Elkridge, Maryland

  • Hanover, Maryland - East - 4 mi
  • Columbia, Maryland - West - 8 mi
  • Jessup, Maryland - North - 3 mi
  • Linthicum Heights, Maryland - Southeast - 7 mi
  • Laurel, Maryland - Northeast - 10 mi
  • Catonsville, Maryland - Northwest - 8 mi
  • Baltimore, Maryland - Northeast - 13 mi
  • Glen Burnie, Maryland - East - 12 mi
  • Annapolis, Maryland - Southeast - 27 mi
  • Washington, District of Columbia - Southwest - 31 mi

Elkridge, Maryland Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January43273.20
April66453.40
July88694.00
October69493.30
Annual674843.20
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate Classification (Köppen)Humid Subtropical (Cfa)
Annual RainfallApproximately 43 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 206 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskLow hurricane risk; low tornado risk
SnowfallApproximately 18 inches annually

Driving Distances from Elkridge, Maryland

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
JessupMaryland38 min
HanoverMaryland410 min
Linthicum HeightsMaryland712 min
ColumbiaMaryland815 min
CatonsvilleMaryland815 min
LaurelMaryland1018 min
Glen BurnieMaryland1220 min
BaltimoreMaryland1320 min
AnnapolisMaryland2735 min
WashingtonDistrict of Columbia3145 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Elkridge, Maryland

TransportationDetails
Airport NameBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA CodeBWI
PortPort of Baltimore (nearby)
Major HighwaysInterstate 95, Maryland Route 100, U.S. Route 1, Maryland Route 103
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearby Amtrak and MARC service at BWI Rail Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceRegional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland (RTA) and MTA Maryland
  • Interstate 95 provides direct access to Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, and the Northeast Corridor.
  • Maryland Route 100 connects Elkridge with Glen Burnie, Columbia, and surrounding suburban communities.
  • U.S. Route 1 is a major commercial corridor serving businesses and residential neighborhoods throughout the area.
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, less than 10 miles away, offers extensive domestic and international air service.

Places to Visit in Elkridge, Maryland

Landmark NameType
Patapsco Valley State ParkState Park
Thomas ViaductHistoric Railroad Bridge
Rockburn Branch ParkCounty Park
Howard County ConservancyNature Center
Elkridge Furnace InnHistoric Landmark
Historic ElkridgeHistoric District
Troy Park at ElkridgeCommunity Park
Patapsco Female Institute Historic ParkHistoric Site
Blandair Regional ParkRegional Park
National Electronics MuseumMuseum

Colleges and Universities in Elkridge, Maryland

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Howard Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer degrees and workforce education
University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyPublicUniversityResearch, engineering, and computer science
University of Maryland, College ParkPublicUniversityResearch and graduate programs
Johns Hopkins UniversityPrivateUniversityMedicine, engineering, and research
Anne Arundel Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical education
Baltimore City Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degree programs
Stevenson UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness, nursing, and education
Howard County Public School SystemPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Elkridge, Maryland

Patapsco River, Deep Run, Rockburn Branch, Stony Run, Chesapeake Bay (nearby), Dorsey Run, Little Patuxent River, Cascade Falls

Golf Courses in Elkridge, Maryland

Timbers at Troy Golf Course, Diamond Ridge Golf Course, The Woodlands Golf Course, Hobbit's Glen Golf Club, Fairway Hills Golf Club, Forest Park Golf Course, Compass Pointe Golf Courses, Rolling Road Golf Club

Elkridge, Maryland — Key Historical Facts

  • Elkridge was established in the early 18th century and is one of Maryland's oldest continuously settled communities.
  • The town developed as a major milling and transportation center along the Patapsco River, benefiting from water-powered industries and trade.
  • The historic Thomas Viaduct, completed in 1835, became the world's longest masonry railroad bridge at the time and remains an engineering landmark.
  • During the 19th century, Elkridge expanded through agriculture, manufacturing, and railroad commerce, helping connect Baltimore with western Maryland.
  • Its proximity to Baltimore and later Washington, D.C., transformed Elkridge into a growing suburban community during the second half of the 20th century.
  • Today, Elkridge is known for its historic sites, parks, excellent transportation access, and thriving residential and business community within the Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area.

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