Where is Ellicott City, Maryland, USA?

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Where is Ellicott City Located? - Ellicott City is a city located in the Howard County of Maryland, United States. Ellicott City lies between 44.7893446 Degrees North latitudes and 93.6018389 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Ellicott City, Maryland

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Where is Ellicott City Located?

Ellicott City is a city located in the Howard County of Maryland, United States. Ellicott City lies between 44.7893446 Degrees North latitudes and 93.6018389 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Ellicott City city is 75947 people and the city has a total area of 29.96 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Ellicott City, Maryland Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
CityEllicott City (Census-designated place)
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
State CapitalAnnapolis
US RegionSouth
Latitude39.2673°N
Longitude76.7983°W
Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Land Area30.46 sq mi
Water Area0.15 sq mi
Total Area30.61 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)75,947
Population DensityApproximately 2,493 per sq mi
ZIP Codes21041, 21042, 21043
Area Code410, 443, 667
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code24-26000
Congressional DistrictMaryland's 3rd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Ellicott City, Maryland

  • Columbia, Maryland - South - 7 mi
  • Catonsville, Maryland - East - 5 mi
  • Elkridge, Maryland - Southeast - 9 mi
  • Woodlawn, Maryland - Northeast - 6 mi
  • Randallstown, Maryland - North - 7 mi
  • Owings Mills, Maryland - North - 12 mi
  • Baltimore, Maryland - East - 14 mi
  • Laurel, Maryland - Southeast - 18 mi
  • Annapolis, Maryland - Southeast - 33 mi
  • Washington, District of Columbia - Southwest - 34 mi

Ellicott City, Maryland Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January43273.20
April66453.50
July88694.20
October69493.20
Annual674843.50
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate Classification (Köppen)Humid Subtropical (Cfa)
Annual RainfallApproximately 44 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 206 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskLow hurricane risk; low tornado risk
SnowfallApproximately 18 inches annually

Driving Distances from Ellicott City, Maryland

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
CatonsvilleMaryland510 min
WoodlawnMaryland612 min
ColumbiaMaryland715 min
RandallstownMaryland715 min
ElkridgeMaryland918 min
Owings MillsMaryland1220 min
BaltimoreMaryland1425 min
LaurelMaryland1830 min
AnnapolisMaryland3345 min
WashingtonDistrict of Columbia3450 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Ellicott City, Maryland

TransportationDetails
Airport NameBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA CodeBWI
PortPort of Baltimore (nearby)
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 29, Interstate 70, Maryland Route 40, Maryland Route 144, Maryland Route 32
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearby MARC and Amtrak service at BWI Rail Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceRegional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland (RTA) and MTA Maryland
  • Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 29 provide fast access to Baltimore, Frederick, Columbia, and Washington, D.C.
  • Maryland Routes 40, 144, and 32 connect Ellicott City with surrounding Howard County communities and the Baltimore metropolitan area.
  • Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) buses provide public transit throughout Howard County with connections to neighboring communities.
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, about 15 miles away, offers extensive domestic and international flight services.

Places to Visit in Ellicott City, Maryland

Landmark NameType
Historic Ellicott CityHistoric District
Patapsco Valley State ParkState Park
B&O Ellicott City Station MuseumRailroad Museum
Centennial ParkRegional Park
The Shrine of St. AnthonyReligious Landmark
Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and MuseumHistory Museum
Howard County ConservancyNature Preserve
Clark's Elioak FarmFamily Attraction
Font Hill Wetland ParkNature Park
Trolley Line No. 9 TrailHiking and Biking Trail

Colleges and Universities in Ellicott City, Maryland

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Howard Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees and workforce training
University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyPublicUniversityEngineering, research, and computer science
Johns Hopkins UniversityPrivateUniversityMedicine, research, and engineering
University of Maryland, College ParkPublicUniversityResearch and graduate education
Stevenson UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness, health sciences, and education
Carroll Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and transfer programs
Baltimore City Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical and academic programs
Howard County Public School SystemPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Ellicott City, Maryland

Patapsco River, Centennial Lake, Tiber River, Wilde Lake, Little Patuxent River, Deep Run, Rocky Gorge Reservoir, Triadelphia Reservoir

Golf Courses in Ellicott City, Maryland

Turf Valley Resort Golf Club, Hobbits Glen Golf Club, Fairway Hills Golf Club, Waverly Woods Golf Club, The Timbers at Troy Golf Course, Diamond Ridge Golf Course, Forest Park Golf Course, Rolling Road Golf Club

Ellicott City, Maryland — Key Historical Facts

  • Ellicott City was founded in 1772 by the Ellicott brothers, who established flour mills along the Patapsco River, making it one of Maryland's earliest industrial centers.
  • The town became an important milling and trade hub during the late 18th and early 19th centuries due to its water-powered industries and strategic location.
  • In 1830, the historic Ellicott City Station became the first terminus of the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad, the oldest surviving railroad station in the United States.
  • The city's Main Street features numerous preserved 18th- and 19th-century stone buildings that reflect its rich colonial and industrial heritage.
  • Ellicott City has experienced several significant floods throughout its history, including major events in 2016 and 2018, leading to extensive restoration and flood mitigation efforts.
  • Today, Ellicott City is renowned for its historic downtown, museums, locally owned shops, restaurants, and its role as one of Maryland's premier heritage tourism destinations.

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